TwoMorrows is offering 12 Days of Savings, with a dozen key books for only?$12 each!?

But it's only for 12 days (through Dec. 18), so celebrate the holidays with great savings of 50-75% off!

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These titles are only $12 each:

The Incredible Herb Trimpe (hardcover)
Don Heck: A Work of Art (hardcover)
Will Eisner: A Spirited Life (hardcover)
Carmine Infantino: Penciler, Publisher, Provocateur (hardcover)
John Romita... And All That Jazz (hardcover)
Sal Buscema: Comics' Fast & Furious Artist (hardcover)
The Batcave Companion
The Hawkman Companion
The Krypton Companion
The Quality Companion
All-Star Companion, Volume 4

And (since he makes a cameo appearance almost everywhere!):
The Stan Lee Universe

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Happy holidays everyone, and thanks for another great year of TwoMorrows!

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BOOM! Studios Announces WWE #1
Universal Championship Retailer Kit

WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1 one-shot returns with third printing

Los Angeles, Calif. (December 8, 2016) – BOOM! Studios is proud to announce the WWE #1 Universal  Championship Retailer Kit, designed to deliver an authentic experience to participating comic book retailers in celebration of WWE #1 (NOV161214) on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

Retailers who qualify for this kit will receive the following:

• (25) WWE Universal Championship Comic Book polybags, with a custom-printed WWE title to make your copy of WWE #1 or any other comic the champion of your collection!
• (25) WWE Universal Championship stickers, commemorating the historic release of WWE #1
• (25) BOOM! Studios WWE postcards

Additionally, these two items will ship to retailers alongside the WWE #1 Universal Championship Retailer Kit:

• WWE #1 Full-Size Promo Posters
• (1) WWE #1 Title Variant, one of the most limited variants in BOOM! Studios history

WWE #1 features a main story by writer Dennis Hopeless (All-New X-Men) and artist Serg Acuña, revealing details behind why Seth Rollins betrayed his former Shield members in his journey towards the WWE Championship. This action-packed issue includes a backup story starring The New Day by Ross Thibodeaux (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2016 Annual) and Rob Guillory (Chew).

“BOOM! is thrilled by the response from fans, press, and retailers to WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1, which has sold out immediately of two printings,” said Filip Sablik, President of Publishing & Marketing. “This new WWE #1 Universal Championship Retailer Kit brings the excitement and action of WWE to comic shops timed with the release of the most authentic WWE comic book in history.”

This follows the immediate sellout of WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1 Second Printing, the landmark one-shot which has drawn coverage from ESPN to A.V. Club, with IGN exclaiming, “WWE fans have a lot to look forward to in 2017.” WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1 returns with a new Third Printing variant cover (OCT169223) by Andy Belanger, also arriving in stores on January 11, 2017.

The launch of BOOM! Studios’ critically acclaimed WWE series has also been supported by WWE with exclusive WWE Superstar photos and a brand-new trailer, which debuted via WWE social media accounts on Twitter.

Retailers, please check Diamond Daily for more details on qualifying for the WWE #1 Universal Championship Retailer Kit.

WWE #1 (NOV161214)
Writers: Dennis Hopeless, Ross Thibodeaux
Artists: Serg Acuña, Rob Guillory
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
FOC: 12/12/16, ON SALE: 1/11/17
 

WWE #1 Main Cover by Dan Mora

WWE: Then, Now, Forever #1 Third Printing Variant (OCT169223)
Writers: Dennis Hopeless, Ross Thibodeaux, Rob Schamberger, Derek Fridolfs
Artists: Dan Mora, Rob Guillory, Rob Schamberger, Daniel Bayliss, Derek Fridolfs
Cover Artist: Andy Belanger
FOC: 12/12/16, ON SALE: 1/11/17

WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1 Third Printing Variant Cover by Andy Belanger

 

ABOUT WWE:
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 25 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates New York Times best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comic books and graphic novels. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints. The "Studios" imprint is home to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Grant Morrison's Klaus, and The Woods. Imprint "BOOM! Box" publishes Lumberjanes, Steve Jackson Games' Munchkin, and Giant Days. All-Ages imprint "KaBOOM!" publishes Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts, Jim Davis’ Garfield, and Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. And the "Archaia" imprint is home to Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, and numerous Jim Henson Company properties. Since 2013, BOOM! Studios has had a unique first-look feature film relationship with 20th Century Fox and since August 2014 BOOM! has had a similar first-look relationship with Fox's television studio to develop properties for the small screen.

DYNAMITE LAUNCHES NEW VAMPIRELLA SERIES AT
25-CENT INTRODUCTORY PRICE

Paul Cornell and Jimmy Broxton Series Accessible To All Fans

December 8, 2016, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Next year will see Vampirella heading in a new and very different direction! Vampirella was last spotted in 2016 doing what she does best - defending the world from threats both mystic and evil... but she has not been seen since. Vampirella #0 will answer the questions behind her disappearance! The debut issue retails at 25-cents to allow for fans to read at an introductory price and retailers to confidently stock copies on the shelves. Retailers are also able to qualify for Incentive copies by Joseph Michael Linsner and J. Scott Campbell.

Over a thousand years since she vanished, Vampirella's poised to make her fateful return, but the world that awaits her is unlike anything she might expect - or want to defend! Written by acclaimed comics, novel, and television writer Paul Cornell (Action Comics, Doctor Who) and illustrated by the masterful Jimmy Broxton (Goldtiger, Knight & Squire), it's the start of an adventure for Vampirella unlike any she's had in her long and storied history. Don't miss the train before it leaves the station!

"I'm delighted to be writing a Vampirella that takes onboard everything she's been and moves it forward into a new setting, where the gothic meets science fiction," says writer Paul Cornell. "I'm also delighted to be working again with my old friends, the incredibly talented artist Jimmy Broxton, and the incredibly talented editor, Matt Idelson. There's a lyrical, Modesty Blaise feel to Jimmy's art on this. I'm hoping especially to find a female audience. The character's often been regarded as a nostalgia item, cheesecake, and we're building on previous efforts to keep moving away from that to something more interesting. I'm excited to be building a whole new world, I'm loving what Jimmy's art is doing (Barbarella! Hepburn!), and I hope that excitement communicates itself to the reader."

"We wanted to give fans and retailers a low-cost entry into the queen of monster hunters, and this introductory-priced issue allows them to stock up and minimize their risk to a great new series," says Dynamite CEO and publisher, Nick Barrucci. "We have been fortunate to work with so many of the industry's best talents on Vampirella; Paul coming on board to write is another high watermark, and Jimmy's art complements his scripts beautifully. Their take on the character is both fresh and classic, and is sure to please longtime fans and first-time readers alike!"

"This new series definitely harkens back to the earliest days of the character in a lot of ways, while firmly taking Vampirella very, very far forward," says Senior Editor Matt Idelson. "I think this is really going to appeal to both longtime fans of Vampi and those folks who've never before given her stories a try. I'm definitely proud to be a part of this."

Paul Cornell is an English writer of novels, comic books and television, perhaps best known for his work on Doctor Who, dating back to 1990. Since that time, Cornell has written over ten Doctor Who novels, as well as multiple series for both DC and Marvel, as well as the widely celebrated Vertigo series, Saucer Country.

Vampirella is a raven-haired heroine who remains, even after 45 years of publication, one of the comic industry's most well known characters, due in no small part to Dynamite Entertainment. Since Vampirella's very healthy resurgence in 2010, Dynamite has published three volumes of a monthly series, several miniseries and one-shot specials, and crossovers with multimedia brands and comic book peers. The Vampirella franchise is a haven for writers and artists with a penchant for the macabre.

Vampirella #0 will retail for the low introductory price of $.25, and will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors' December 2016 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in February 2017. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies with their local comic book retailers. Vampirella will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, and Dark Horse Digital.

About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more.  Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt.  In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.  Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors.  In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011.  The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

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VIZ MEDIA PRESENTS A SPECIAL RED CARPET EVENT FOR THE THEATRICAL PREMIERE OF SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE

SAILOR MOON Feature Film Premieres At The Theatre At Ace Hotel In Downtown Los Angeles And Will Include In-Person Cast Interviews; Film Also Screens Across The U.S. In January!

San Francisco, CA, December 8, 2016 – Toei Animation Inc., acclaimed producers of global animation, and VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, present an exclusive opportunity for SAILOR MOON fans. Through their partnership, they have organized a very special one night presentation at Downtown LA’s legendary Theatre at Ace Hotel in celebration of the U.S. theatrical premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE.

The Theatre at Ace Hotel in the former home of the Historic United Artists Theatre, will host the film’s theatrical premiere in a gala event on Friday, January 13^th.

The Theatre at Ace Hotel

929 South Broadway

Los Angeles, CA 90015

https://theatre.acehotel.com/

General admission tickets to attend the red carpet premiere are $29.99 each and go on sale on December 8 at 10:00am and are available on the Ace Hotel website. The VIP Red Carpet event starts at 6:00pm, doors open at 7:00pm to general ticket holders and the film will screen at 8:00pm. The event also features an exclusive interview with the English Cast and the North American theatrical debut of the original SAILOR MOON short, MAKE UP! SAILOR GUARDIANS. 

Attendees will receive an exclusive free gift of a SAILOR MOON Character Board and have the opportunity to purchase SAILOR MOON merchandise at the show, including official apparel and animation products. A variety of SAILOR MOON-themed cocktails will be served at the beautiful Spanish Gothic-styled Theatre at Ace Hotel Bar. The audience will also be treated to a live Q&A with members of the renowned English language cast as well as the staff behind the feature film.  

   

“SAILOR MOON fans will not want to miss this incredible opportunity to be among the first to catch the theatrical premiere of this monumental film next month,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager, Animation. “From collectible SAILOR MOON premiums and a special live interview session with the voice cast, to creative themed drinks that many fans will recognize from previous Moonlight Party events in the Theatre at Ace Hotel Bar, this will be a fun and truly memorable way to celebrate the continuing legacy and popularity of SAILOR MOON. We encourage all who get a ticket to come dressed to impress and enjoy an evening among moonlight royalty!”

VIZ Media and film distributor, ELEVEN ARTS, will present the U.S. premiere of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE in a series of special limited engagements in late January at more than 300 theaters across the U.S. A comprehensive list of participating theater locations and advance ticket information will be available soon at www.elevenarts.net/sailormoon.

In SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE, long before Mamoru found his destiny with Usagi, he gave a single rose in thanks to a lonely boy who helped him recover from the crash that claimed his parents. This long-forgotten friend, Fiore, has been searching the galaxy for a flower worthy of that sweet gesture long ago. The mysterious flower he finds is beautiful, but has a dark side - it has the power to take over planets. To make matters worse, the strange plant is tied to an ominous new asteroid near Earth! Faced with an enemy blooming out of control, it’s up to Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians to band together, stop the impending destruction and save Mamoru! 

The SAILOR MOON anime series depicts the adventures of Usagi Tsukino, a cheerful 14-year-old schoolgirl who often finds herself in unwanted trouble. One day, she saves a talking cat named Luna from some mean kids, and her life is changed forever. Luna gives Usagi a magic brooch that transforms her into Sailor Moon, guardian of love and justice!

The SAILOR MOON anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga series created by Naoko Takeuchi. In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!  

Fans are also invited to enjoy the original, classic SAILOR MOON as well as the all-new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series, which are now available from VIZ Media as Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs as well as multi-disc Standard Edition DVD Sets.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL and other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

About Toei Animation Inc.

Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the film distribution of Toei’s top properties, including Dragon Ball all series, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Saint Seiya, and many others to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation Los Angeles office further handles all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories. For more information, please visit http: http://www.toei-animation-usa.com/.

About ELEVEN ARTS

ELEVEN ARTS is a Los Angeles based film production/distribution company known for distributing high quality Japanese films, both live-action and animation, to North American audiences. ELEVEN ARTS’s major live-action titles include: Japan Academy Awards winner Memories of Tomorrow (starring Ken Watanabe) and Oscar nominated director Yoji Yamada’s samurai film Love and Honor. ELEVEN ARTS' anime titles include: Girls und Panzer der Film, Yo-kai Watch: The Movie, DIGIMON ADVENTURE tri. CHAPTER 1: REUNION, the Evangelion franchise, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, the Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise, Blue Exorcist: The Movie, Expelled from Paradise, The Last: Naruto the Movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, and The Anthem of the Heart.

         

For additional information, visit: www.elevenarts.net https://www.facebook.com/elevenarts/ https://twitter.com/ELEVEN_ARTS  https://www.instagram.com/eleven_arts

About VIZ Media, LLC

Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.

PLANETOID WELCOMES
STANDALONE SEQUEL IN PRAXIS 
The second volume in critically-acclaimed sci-fi series expands original PLANETOID world

Image Comics is pleased to announce the highly anticipated second volume in the critically-acclaimed sci-fi series from Ken Garing in PLANETOID: PRAXIS. PRAXIS is set to hit stores this February 2017.

In PLANETOID: PRAXIS, the inhabitants of a distant planetoid have fought off their robot overlords and established a thriving settlement on the planetoid's mechanized surface. Now, years later, their de facto leader, Onica, must grapple with a new complication when their isolated way of life is threatened by the arrival of an unexpected visitor.

PLANETOID: PRAXIS expands the world created in the first volume, but is a standalone story that can be enjoyed by fans of the first volume, or discovered by new readers interested in a thoughtful science-fiction story with political undertones.

Readers were first introduced to the PLANETOID world through Silas, an ex-soldier turned space pirate. Silas’ story of survival and resilience in a dystopian wasteland of roving cyborg militias, hostile aliens, and nomadic tribes resonated with critics at launch.

Ain’t It Cool News called PLANETOID “richly and beautifully illustrated.” Multiversity Comics praised Garing’s ability to write each short issue as though it were a fully-fleshed out journey for the reader. The series garnered recommendations from iFanboy, Kirkus Reviews, Bloody Disgusting, Crave Online, and others.

PLANETOID: PRAXIS #1 (Diamond Code DEC160672) hits stores on Wednesday, February 1st. The final order cutoff for comics retailers is Monday, January 9th. 

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.

SOLD-OUT INDIE HIT SUN BAKERY RETURNS THIS FEBRUARY THROUGH IMAGE COMICS
 

“Fun, inspired, and full of hyperactive energy.” —Fiona Staples

Indie phenom Corey Lewis (Sharknife, G.I. Joe: Deviations) will bring his comics anthology SUN BAKERY to Image Comics this February as an ongoing project.

The SUN BAKERY comics anthology features the following stories: “Dream Skills,” set in a city where guns are obsolete and the social culture is swordplay; “Arem,” the tale of a space adventurer on a quest to photograph the most beautiful galactic vistas; and “Bat Rider,” a supernatural skateboarding comic.

"Sentient paranormal skateboards, mecha-suited documentarian bounty hunters, and sword-culture spirit warriors,” said Lewis. “If you're a fan of high concept ideas with dynamic action in a retro pulpy flavor, this comic is for you."

SUN BAKERY #1 (Diamond code: DEC160666) hits comic book stores Wednesday, February 22nd. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, January 30th.

Select praise for SUN BAKERY:

"Sun Bakery is what happens when an artist makes the time and finds the conviction to turn their fistfuls of original ideas into reality. These stories are fun, inspired, and full of hyperactive energy that is efficiently transferred to us." —Fiona Staples (SAGA)

“I'm thrilled to see Corey's Sun Bakery hitting a wider audience; he's making some really fun, exciting work.” —Brandon Graham (KING CITY, PROPHET)

“Corey Lewis's art is face-meltingly cool and Sun Bakery only leaves me wanting MOAR!!!” —Comicbookgirl19

“With its no-f**ks attitude and restless energy, Sun Bakery #1 is an addicting collection.” —Multiversity Comics

“Books like Sun Bakery are why I read indie comics, and I wish more comics were to this level of talent.” —Comic Bastards

“From cover to cover, this anthology is jam-packed with stories teeming with life, every page exploding with action and snappy dialogue.” —Comicosity

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.

IDW Publishing To Establish Satellite Office In Portland VP of Marketing Dirk Wood To Spearhead Operations, Start New Imprint San Diego, CA (December 8, 2016) – IDW Publishing is headed to Portland, Oregon! While the company’s main base of operations will remain in San Diego, IDW is officially branching out to the burgeoning comic book scene in Portland, establishing a beachhead for its new phase of development, headed up by VP of Marketing, Dirk Wood. Wood will serve as Creative Director for Woodworks, a brand new imprint of IDW to be run out of the Portland office. Woodworks will consist primarily of a new line of books, anchored by a high-end, curated magazine, featuring contributions by, and conversations with, the most talented and diverse creators in the industry. While the primary focus will be comics, it will also have a dash of general entertainment and culture features; film, TV, art, music, history, and more. Further details will be unveiled in the coming weeks as this budding line continues to develop. “This was born from a conversation that Ted Adams and I had,” said Wood, “We were talking about our similar taste in books, and some of the projects we’d like to see happen. This led to talk about the incredible comics scene that’s taking off in Portland, and how we should be a part of it. Suddenly, we realized that these two thoughts fit each other perfectly. To be able to start this new chapter of the company I love, and expand our reach into the hometown that I love, is an incredible opportunity. I can’t wait to get started.” IDW Publisher and CEO Ted Adams adds, “Dirk and I are both Oregonians -- we even went to the same university in Southern Oregon -- and this new line will represent the independent streak that's part of the DNA of everyone born there. That independence will include not just the books and magazines we make but also in the way we get them into the hands of readers. As everyone who has met him knows, Dirk is a one-of-a-kind talent and I can't wait to get started on this new venture with him.” In addition to this exciting endeavor, Wood will be staying on with IDW in an advisory role concerning Trade Shows and Marketing, particularly as it relates to the Direct Comic Market.

About IDW IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC:IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery. IDW Publishing’s comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world’s most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney’s classic characters. At IDW’s core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson. IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books. IDW Games’ diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT. IDW Entertainment currently serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America’s Dirk Gently, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett, and Brooklyn Animal Control for USA Network.

DARK HORSE AND DEEP SILVER FISHLABS OFFER FREE DIGITAL COMIC

“Galaxy on Fire 3 – Manticore: Glowing Embers” Available on December 8, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, Ore., (Dec. 8, 2016)—Dark Horse and Deep Silver FISHLABS are excited to start their partnership with a coordinated release of the Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore game and the digital comic tie-in Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore: Glowing Embers. Matthew Ritter writes the comic while Agustin Alessio and Gabriel Rearte lend their illustrative skills. Ramon Bunge colors the art and Nate Piekos letters the issue. Anthony Palumbo creates the cover art. Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore is the fourth entry in the Galaxy on Fire mobile game franchise. The events of the Glowing Embers comic, which serves as a bridge for fans, take place prior to the conflict of the new game. Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore and Glowing Embers are both set in the Neox Sector, a distant part of the galaxy located far outside the reach of the governing factions where pirates rage and crime lords rule. The Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore: Glowing Embers digital comic and the Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore video game will be available on December 8, 2016. The game can be downloaded from the App Store free of charge. The comic is also free on all available platforms. DOWNLOAD LINK FOR FREE DIGITAL COMIC "GALAXY ON FIRE 3 - MANTICORE: GLOWING EMBERS" DOWNLOAD LINK FOR "GALAXY ON FIRE 3 - MANTICORE" GAME ### About Dark Horse For thirty years, 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. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, 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 Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers. About Deep Silver FISHLABS Deep Silver FISHLABS is Koch Media’s mobile unit operating under the premium publishing label of Deep Silver. Having spearheaded 3D mobile gaming for more than a decade, the Hamburg-based studio has assembled an award-winning portfolio of international top titles such as the acclaimed Galaxy on Fire saga. In addition to developing their own IPs in-house, the 92-strong team of Deep Silver FISHLABS also provides comprehensive publishing services for co-operant independent developers from all over the world. To date, the games of Deep Silver FISHLABS have generated a total of 120+ million downloads.

Sequart’s 2nd STAR WARS Book Now Available

Sequart Organization is proud to announce the publication of A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Exploring Star Wars Comics, edited by Rich Handley and Joseph F. Berenato.

Ever since Star Wars hit theaters in 1977, comic books and comic strips have taken the characters beyond the silver screen. Since then, almost 2000 comics have been produced from a variety of publishers, including Marvel Comics, Blackthorne Publishing, the L.A. Times Syndicate, Dark Horse Comics, Scholastic, Tokyopop, and more, addressing every aspect of the Star Wars universe.

A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Exploring Star Wars Comics features insightful, analytical essays examining these comics. From Jaxxon to Cody Sunn-Childe, from Ulic Qel-Droma to Lady Lumiya, find out how comics helped to keep the Star Wars universe alive… and why you’re missing out if you’re not reading them.

The book is available in print and on Kindle. (Just a reminder: you don’t need a Kindle device to read Kindle-formatted books; you can download a free Kindle reader for most computers, phones, and tablets.) It runs 340 pages and features a foreword by comics legend John Ostrander and a cover by Kevin Colden and Miss Lasko-Gross.




About the publisher: Sequart Organization is devoted to the study of popular culture and the promotion of comic books as a legitimate art form. Sequart has released twenty-five books, seven documentaries, and thousands of online articles. Its documentaries include Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously, and its books include The British Invasion: Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, and the Invention of the Modern Comic Book Writer.

VIZ MEDIA RELEASES NEW POKÉMON HOME MEDIA BLU-RAY AND DVD SETS THIS DECEMBER

POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL MOVIE PACK Contains Four Full-Length Films; POKÉMON THE SERIES: X·Y KALOS QUEST DVD SET 2 Delivers Season 2 Of The Popular X·Y Series

San Francisco, CA, December 7, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands its POKÉMON home media collection with the December release of the POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL MOVIE PACK and POKÉMON THE SERIES: X·Y KALOS QUEST DVD SET 2.

The newly-debuted POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL MOVIE PACK is a substantial four Blu-ray disc steelbook edition containing four full-length POKÉMON feature films: THE RISE OF DARKRAI, GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR, ARCEUS AND THE JEWEL OF LIFE and ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS.

POKÉMON THE SERIES: XY KALOS QUEST SET 2 will be released on December 13^th and delivers the second season of the popular XY series on DVD.

POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL MOVIE PACK

MSRP: $39.99 U.S. / $51.99 CAN · Available December 6^th!  

The new four-pack Blu-ray Steelbook edition includes four full-length POKÉMON feature films including: POKÉMON: THE RISE OF DARKRAI, POKÉMON: GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR, POKÉMON: ARCEUS AND THE JEWEL OF LIFE, and POKÉMON—ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS.

In POKÉMON: THE RISE OF DARKRAI, while on their way to a Pokémon Contest, Ash and his friends pass through Alamos Town, home of the Space-Time Tower. Along with the beautiful Alice, our adventurers discover that something is inflicting terrible nightmares on Pokémon and people alike! Baron Alberto, a dashing but arrogant fellow, immediately blames this turn of events on Darkrai. Who is Darkrai? Is it a fiend or a friend? Meanwhile, a battle between Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia rages directly above the town, threatening to tear a hole in the space-time continuum! Will Ash and his friends survive this showdown and learn Darkrai's true nature?

In POKÉMON: GIRATINA AND THE SKY WARRIOR, deep in the heart of a mysterious forest, a Pokémon named Shaymin stumbles into the midst of a battle between two powerful Pokémon, Dialga and Giratina. Ash and friends meet up with the feisty Pokémon and discover their common interests – a love nature and a wish to explore the connections between humans and Pokémon. But in a spectacular turn, a Pokémon of legendary status awakens – the colossal Regigigas! How will Ash and his friends get out of this predicament?

In POKÉMON: ARCEUS AND THE JEWEL OF LIFE, long ago, Arceus granted a fragment of its awesome power as the Jewel of Life to help the town of Michina in its hour of need, only to be betrayed when it was time for that power to be returned. Now, Arceus, enraged, vengeful, and seemingly unstoppable, has returned to reclaim that stolen power. Not even the combined might of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina can stop Arceus from devastating all existence across multiple dimensions. But Ash and his companions, joining forces with their new friend Sheena, may have discovered the only way to set the ancient betrayal right. But will they have time to return the Jewel of Life before Arceus destroys everything and everyone they've ever known?

In POKÉMON—ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS, the Pokémon Baccer World Cup is the most anticipated event of the year. As hundreds flock to Crown City to watch the exciting competition, Ash, Pikachu, and his friends, encounter a mysterious new Pokémon they have never seen before – Zorua. Suddenly, the Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune show up rampaging through the streets while the mighty Zoroark unleashes its fury on the town. It’s up to Ash and his companions to discover the secret behind the immense and powerful forces at work. Can they find enough courage, strength and friendship to unearth the mystery and save Crown City?

POKÉMON THE SERIES: X·Y KALOS QUEST DVD SET 2

MSRP: $24.98 U.S. / $29.99 CAN · Available December 13^th!  

Ash and Pikachu, along with their traveling companions Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, continue their journey through the Kalos region. Along the way, they encounter Sawyer, an analytical Trainer who develops a friendly rivalry with Ash. Serena keeps chasing her dream on the Pokémon Showcase stage, where she runs into the very competitive Miette—and their rivalry is somewhat less friendly! Our heroes’ other adventures include joining a fashion show, searching for a Legendary Pokémon with their friend Trevor from summer camp, hatching a Pokémon Egg, and of course, some exciting Gym battles! The 3-DVD set features Episodes 23-45.

POKÉMON is one of the most successful international entertainment franchises of all time. More than 279 million POKÉMON video games and over 21.5 billion Pokémon Trading Cards have been sold in more than 74 countries in addition to substantial publishing and merchandise sales. VIZ Media is the official North American distributor for a wide variety of POKÉMON home media releases including animated series and films and also publishes a variety of POKÉMON manga graphic novel series including Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Adventures: FireRed & LeafGreen, Pokémon Adventures: Emerald, Pokémon Adventures: Diamond & Pearl/PLATINUM, Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold & SoulSilver, Pokémon Adventures: Black & White and POKÉMON X•Y.

For additional information on POKÉMON titles as well as other anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at www.VIZ.com.

WE TV’S NEW PARANORMAL DOCU-SERIES, “GHOSTS IN THE HOOD,”

PREMIERES on JANUARY 5 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 - On Thursday, January 5^th at 10:00p.m. ET/PT WE tv invites viewers to join paranormal ghost hunting team, the O.P.O (Official Paranormal Operations) as they investigate some of the most haunted places in Los Angeles in its newest docu-series…Ghosts in the Hood. The O.P.O., goes where other ghost hunters won’t dare; from the LBC to Altadena, to solve client’s strangest and unexplained supernatural phenomena. Along with bringing the most out-of-the-box investigating techniques and custom-made ghost hunting tools; the O.P.O. carries with them their own unique sense of style and comic relief because nothing conquers fear better than humor.

Throughout the series, the O.P.O. investigates the unknown, solving cases ranging from a spirit-plagued Piñata shop, to a grocery store afflicted by the practice of Santa Muerte, to a bar whose unexplained hauntings has guests and workers refusing to enter. Working to solve two cases an episode, the team has a lot of ground to cover and spookiness to uncover, which is why each individual has a specific role to play. Deficio Stoglin, the CEO of the O.P.O., created the team to bring peace of mind to his clients and restore their businesses and homes. Jasmine Orpilla, the team’s medium, communicates with departed spirits to understand whether their intentions are benign or malevolent. Dave Purdy is the technical expert of the team, who creates ghost-hunting gadgets that deliver results. Maunda Oyin is the group’s chief researcher who scopes the neighborhoods for histories of hauntings. Lastly there is Matty Richards, long-time friend of Deficio, who helps the team with research and most importantly, much-needed humor.

In the first episode, the O.P.O. takes to the streets of Compton to investigate Adam’s Mortuary, a drive-thru funeral home, which is losing business due to rumors of its hauntings. The next case takes the group to Hollywood to investigate a hoarder’s home where something cursed is causing strange dreams. Can the O.P.O. work together to fight through their own fear in order to exorcise the evil? Will the team be able to bring peace of mind to those haunted? Tune-in to this season of “Ghosts in the Hood,” to find out!

Meet O.P.O.:

Defecio Stoglin – The CEO of O.P.O., Defecio was compelled by his passion for the paranormal, and founded and created Official Paranormal Operations to help out everyday people who are dealing problems of the supernatural kind.  With his a keen and eager eye for investigating. Defecio tries to bring peace of mind to his clients. 

             

Jasmine Orpilla – A verified medium, Jasmine comes to speak to the departed spirits that inhabit the haunted sites investigatesd by O.P.O. Jasmine has been communicating with spirits for quite a number of years and as a result, has honed and developed her contact skills to the other side.

Dave Purdy – The technical expert for O.P.O., Dave has a passion for all things technical and knack for building his own gear. He builds and creates the gear used to collect evidence of paranormal activity for clients, and he is the lead on revealing the found evidence once the investigation is over. His love for the paranormal and talent for creating innovative technologies makes him the perfect tech expert for O.P.O.

Matty Richards - A family friend of Defecio from New York, Matty is also a budding comedian and actor, providing much needed comic relief for the group, as well as being O.P.O.’s resident scaredy cat. Although he has no previous ghost hunting skills, he is currently learning the ins and outs to help O.P.O. any way he can.

Maunda Oyin – As the group’s chief researcher, Maunda does anything she can to supply context for the frightening situations the crew is about to head into. Using her naturally inquisitive mind, Maunda digs into the history of every haunting, going to libraries, records offices, even traveling door-to-door in the neighborhoods where they’re investigating to maximize O.P.O.’s chances of discovering information useful to their case.

“Ghosts in the Hood” is produced for WE tv by Gurney Productions and executive produced by Scott Gurney and Deirdre Gurney. Mike Odair and Todd Hurvitz also executive produce. In-house executive producers for WE tv are Lauren Gellert, David Stefanou and Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin.

With signature shows like “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars,” “Growing Up Hip Hop,” “Million Dollar Matchmaker,” and “Money. Power. Respect.” WE tv is the #1 cable network for African American women and adults on Thursday nights.

About WE tv

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows and dramatic scripted series, WE tv’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community.  WE tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV. WE tv is available to over 86 million U.S. homes.  WE tv: All In.

“World of Tanks: Roll Out!” Issue 3 Advances to comic book stores and digital today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, Ore., (Dec. 7, 2016)—The third issue of World of Tanks: Roll Out is available in comic book shops across North America, Australia, and Europe as of today. Digital editions of the issue can also be purchased directly from Dark Horse Digital. Wargaming’s tale of tank combat after the invasion of Normandy continues in Issue 3's “Kindergarten." The intrepid crew of British tankers gets a brief respite from the mayhem of battle to regroup and plan their next move. Their peace will be short-lived, as danger lurks around the corner. The German tankers trying to stop them also face new challenges as they clash with their superiors, especially after a horrific discovery that further stokes the fires of conflict. Exclusively in printed copies of issue 3 and exclusive to World of Tanks on consoles, is a code for the special Open Fire Bundle. This bundle loaded with Premium Account time, in-game items and a console specific T1E6 tank, garage slots, fully trained crews and more! ### About Dark Horse For thirty years, 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. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, 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 Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers. About Wargaming Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored warfare World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and naval action World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net. As part of its multiplatform line-up, Wargaming has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 PCs. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2016, Wargaming released World of Tanks for Sony’s PlayStation®4, continuing its console campaign. Official website: • www.wargaming.com