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FANS WILL WORSHIP THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, BOOK ONE

29/2/2016

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A deluxe hardcover edition hits stores this April “
​...It’s that damn good.” --Kotaku

....jaw-dropping conclusion to to a great story arc - Jon Evans on Issue 11 for Backwards Compatible


The New York Times bestselling hit series THE WICKED + THE DIVINE by writer Kieron Gillen, artist Jamie McKelvie, and colorist Matthew Wilson will be collected into a stunning deluxe hardcover edition, with must-have bonus material and extensive commentary, available this April.

"I have always had three grand ambitions. To go into Orbit. To fly through the air powered by my own strength. To have a fancy hardback of my comic book series," said Gillen. "Now one of my goals is complete. I am so proud."

THE WICKED + THE DIVINE is the Eisner-nominated, critically-acclaimed modern fantasy where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods.

THE WICKED + THE DIVINE Deluxe Hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-63215-728-7) collects the first two story arcs of the series—issues #1-11, plus commentary and bonus content—and hits comic book stores on Wednesday, April 6th and bookstores on Tuesday, April 12th. It will be available for $44.99.

It can be ordered by retailers from Diamond Book Distributors with Diamond code FEB160652. It can be preordered now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and Indigo.
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Select praise for THE WICKED + THE DIVINE:

“The Wicked and The Divine is super-powers and stardom, with a pinch of American Gods and a dollop of Ziggy Stardust put through a philosophical meat grinder.” --Paste Magazine

“McKelvie and colorist Matthew Wilson create slick, glossy, hyper-real comics.” --Mental Floss

“The Wicked + The Divine is among the strongest Image debuts of recent memory. This book is absolutely worth checking out.” --IGN

“I never thought a comic book would make me feel sorry for Katy Perry. But The Wicked + The Divine generated some real empathy for someone whose music I can’t stand. It’s that damn good.” --Kotaku

“Thoroughly engaging puzzle of a plot, excellent character development and a brutal ability to follow through on promises made.” --Tor.com

“A beautiful conflation of superhero mythos and pop-star worship.” --Flavorwire

“The Wicked + The Divine is the best comic book you're probably not reading (yet)... For a book inspired by death, it's incredibly alive.” --Vice

“A stunning book.” --Blastr

“The Wicked + The Divine is about art, creativity and living to the fullest, but mainly about death.” --USA Today
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Titan Comics; Norman becomes a Monthly Series

26/2/2016

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DEBUT ISSUE VARIANT BY LENORE'S ROMAN DIRGE!

Beginning this June 2016, Titan Comics will expand the gloomy world of the award-winning graphic novel series when they launch Stan Silas' Norman as a monthly series! 

From visionary writer/artist Stan Silas' creation is perfect for fans of Emily The Strange, Lenore and the grand tradition of horror comedies Gremlins, Shaun Of The Dead and Chucky! 

Announced at ComicsPRO retailer summit in Portland, Oregon, the debut issue of the new series features an exclusive cover by series creator Stan Silas and macabre superstar of the Lenore series, Roman Dirge! 

The brand-new series follows directly from the critically-acclaimed collected editions, which went onto become a cult hit, described as "Dexter: The Early Years" and "Charles Schultz meets Tim Burton set in South Park". 

For further news and developments on the series, join Titan Comics on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.

For more information about Titan Comics visit:​

http://titan-comics.com/

 

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SONS OF THE DEVIL TACKLES A NEW CHAPTER

25/2/2016

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New York Times bestselling writer Brian Buccellato (Detective Comics, The Flash) and artist Toni Infante will launch a new story arc in their ongoing psychological horror SONS OF THE DEVIL this March.
Previously in SONS OF THE DEVIL, average guy Travis discovered he had family ties to a deadly cult.
In SONS OF THE DEVIL #6, the second arc begins with Travis looking to reconnect with his biological family while his father, David, continues to assemble the pieces for his devil’s sacrifice.
SONS OF THE DEVIL #6 (Diamond code: JAN160553) hits shelves Wednesday, March 23rd. Final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, February 29th. ​
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APES AND BABES—A SPOTLIGHT ON FRANK CHO’S BODY OF WORK

25/2/2016

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Available in trade paperback this May

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From the award-winning and critically-acclaimed creator and artist Frank Cho (LIBERTY MEADOWS, ZOMBIE KING, Drawing Beautiful Women, Jungle Girl) comes APES AND BABES, available this May. 

A stunning collection that showcases the best of Cho’s past and present illustrations, APES AND BABES displays a wide variety of artwork, everything from the female form to fantastic beasts. 

The APES AND BABES trade paperback is a must-have for Cho fans and artlovers and highlights why Cho is one of the most sought-out talents in the business today. 

APES AND BABES (ISBN: 978-1-63215-804-8) is 144 vibrant full-color pages for only $19.99 and hits comic book stores on Wednesday, May 4th and bookstores on Tuesday, May 10th. 

It can be ordered by retailers from Diamond Book Distributors with Diamond code MAR160659. It can be preordered now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.
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Dark Souls By Best-Selling Author George Mann - First Page of Artwork Revealed!

25/2/2016

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Dark Souls Issue #1
Writer: George Mann
Artist: Alan Quah
On sale Date: April 6, 2016

Ongoing - 32pp - FC - $3.99 


Welcome to the world of Dark Souls; a landscape bathed in arcane fantasy, where primordial forces govern the tides of time, bonfires flicker in the darkness, and the undead stalk the earth in search of impossible redemption. From Titan Comics and Doctor Who scribe, George Mann, comes this original tale of adventure and visceral horror that throws readers deep into the twisted myth of Namco-Bandai’s award-winning video-game franchise.
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Douglas Rushkoff to Release Occult Graphic Novel “Aleister & Adolf”

25/2/2016

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This fall, Dark Horse Books is set to publish a perception-altering narrative from media maverick Douglas Rushkoff: Aleister & Adolf!

In Aleister & Adolf, media theorist and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff weaves a mind-bending tale of iconography and mysticism, set against the backdrop of a battle-torn Europe.

This all-new original graphic novel, beautifully rendered by Michael Avon Oeming (The Victories, Powers), views real-world history through a psychedelic occult lens.
In a story spanning generations and featuring some of the most notable and notorious idealists of the twentieth century, legendary occultist Aleister Crowley develops a powerful and dangerous new weapon to defend the world against Adolf Hitler’s own war machine—spawning an unconventional new form of warfare that is fought not with steel but with symbols and ideas. But these intangible arsenals are much more insidious—and perhaps much more dangerous—than their creators could have ever conceived.
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Warren Ellis, author of Gun Machine, Red, Trees, and Transmetropolitan, says Rushkoff is “a cultural treasure and an eccentric author of big, strange ideas, never less than fascinating and always entertaining.”
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Aleister & Adolf (978-1-50670-104-2) is in stores November 2, 2016. Preorder your copy today at your local comic shop or through these fine retailers:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
IndieBound
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TITAN COMICS ANNOUNCE SHERLOCK MANGA!

19/2/2016

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NEW MANGA COMIC SERIES – PRINTED IN ENGLISH
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE US & UK

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​This June, Titan Comics is thrilled to unveil Sherlock: A Study In Pink – a manga comic series adapting the episodes of the smash-hit Hartswood Films TV show starring Sherlock Holmes as played by Benedict Cumberbatch (upcoming Doctor Strange) and Dr John Watson as played by Martin Freeman (The Hobbit)!
 
Originally airing on the BBC in 2010, the TV show is a reimagining of the Arthur Conan Doyle classic, following Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson's adventures in 21st Century London. A fourth series of the show has been commissioned and set for a 2017 release.
 
Announced at ComicsPRO retailer summit in Portland, Oregon, the manga comic adaptations of Sherlock episodes co-created by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who) and Mark Gatiss (The League of Gentlemen), and based on the original Arthur Conan Doyle stories. The publications, illustrated by acclaimed manga illustrator Jay, will be printed in English for the first time in the US & UK with extended page-counts; perfect for comics and manga audiences alike!  
 
The comic series will feature all new art and covers by a host of top comics talent including fan favorite artist Alice X. Zhang (Doctor Who, The Blacklist)!
 
The first story, Sherlock: A Study In Pink #1 hits stores in June 2016 and will also be available on digital devices.
 
To keep up to date with news join Titan Comics on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.
 
For more information about Titan Comics visit:​
http://titan-comics.com/

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TITAN COMICS TEAMS WITH GAMES WORKSHOP® TO PUBLISH NEWWARHAMMER 40,000® COMICS!

19/2/2016

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Beginning this September, Titan Comics is thrilled to announce it will be working with Games Workshop® to publish brand-new comics based in the world of Warhammer 40,000™.
 
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war! First brought to life as an epoch-definingly popular tabletop miniature wargame in 1987, Warhammer 40,000’s dark-gothic dystopian science-fiction universe pits an outnumbered human Imperium and its sometimes-allies against the eternal forces of Chaos, in a battle for control of the forty-first millennium.
 
The Games Workshop brand boasts an annual revenue of over $170 million, with 3,700 independent retailers carrying Games Workshop products in 52 countries.
 
Now in its seventh edition of the tabletop game, Warhammer 40,000 continues to grow from strength to strength, gathering fans across the world to its banner, under the aegis of the game, across hundreds of popular novels, in board games and RPGs from Fantasy Flight, and in fan-favorite videogames like the Dawn of War series. Numerous top-selling apps featuring the Warhammer 40,000 IP are also available for iOS and Android.
 
Aimed at fans and newcomers alike, Titan’s new series taps into Warhammer 40,000’s wealth of compelling characters, species, and searingly-memorable imagery to deliver accessible science-fiction action on an unmatched galactic canvas.
 
Whether it’s the iconic, power-armor-encased Space Marines holding the line against unspeakable forces of xenos; the frothing, Daemonic intensity of Chaos, corrupting all they touch; the squabbling, bodged-together Orks, riding roughshod over far-flung colonies; the exotic, long-lived Eldar wielding rare weaponry and rarer insight; the idealistic, mech-piloting forces of the Tau; the undying, endoskeletal hordes of the Necrons, or the starving forces of unnature, like the Tyranids, spitting death and destruction with every spurt of their chitinous cannons, the Warhammer 40,000 setting offers horrifying surprises and stunning sights at every turn – and the comics will explore them all!
 
Announced at ComicsPRO retailer summit in Portland, Oregon, the Games Workshop partnership will see the publication of brand-new, original comic stories produced by Titan Comics, who add Warhammer 40,000 to their expanding catalogue of wildly-successful licensed comics based on gaming properties including Assassin’s Creed, Deus Ex, and Dark Souls.
 
Look for more announcements of the creative team behind the first ongoing very shortly!

For further news and developments on the initiative should join Titan Comics on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.
 
For more information about Titan Comics visit:​
http://titan-comics.com/
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TITAN COMICS ANNOUNCE NEWPARTNERSHIP WITH HAMMER!

19/2/2016

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Beginning this Halloween 2016, Titan Comics is thrilled to announce it will team up with world-renowned Hammer to breathe new life into some of their iconic characters.
 
Founded in 1934, the legendary British studio Hammer Films produced hundreds of motion pictures across many genres including science fiction, psychological and supernatural thrillers, films noir and even historical epics.  However, the famous brand gained its worldwide reputation – and became hugely impactful across popular culture – with an array of now-classic gothic horror films including The Quatermass Experiment, The Gorgon, The Devil Rides Out, and a string of motion pictures featuring iconic monsters Frankenstein, The Mummy andDracula; the latter of which made its stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing into household names.
 
The quintessentially British Gothic aesthetic of these Hammer films, went on to inspire generations of filmmakers including Roger Corman, Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro, has left such an imprint on the genre that the term "Hammer Horror" became shorthand for a visual style consisting of creepy castles and boiling blood!
 
Since its rebirth in 2008, Hammer’s new film output has included the worldwide box office smash The Woman in Black and its sequel The Woman in Black: Angel of Death – a global franchise born from Susan Hill’s celebrated gothic novella – as well as the critically lauded vampire film Let Me In, and folk horror Wake Wood, as well as the paranormal thriller The Quiet Ones.

Announced at ComicsPRO retailer summit in Portland, Oregon, the partnership will see the publication of brand-new comic stories featuring classic Hammer properties, as well as wholly original Hammer stories, produced by Titan.

Editor David Leach said, "at Titan Comics we're howling at the moon over this bold new collaboration! Hammer is the home of some of the most groundbreaking horror and genre films in motion picture history. Together we're going to make some terrifyingly good comics." 

Fittingly, the creators and properties involved are still wreathed in shadow, and those interested in further news and developments on the initiative should join Titan Comics on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.
 
For more information about Titan Comics visit:​
http://titan-comics.com/
 
For more information about Hammer visit:​
http://hammerfilms.com/
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DC ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS FIRST DETAILS OF “REBIRTH” TO RETAILERS AT COMICS PRO 2016

18/2/2016

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80-Page DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH Special by Geoff Johns May 25,  Titles to Ship Twice Monthly, ​

New $2.99 Price Point Beginning in June

Before a packed house of comics retailers at the ComicsPRO Annual Membership meeting in Portland, DC Entertainment Co-Publishers  Dan DiDio and Jim Lee provided a first look at the company’s plans for its massive “REBIRTH” title relaunch scheduled for June.


“At DC we believe in superheroes, and what makes them great,” said Dan DiDio, co-publisher of DC Entertainment. “And, we also believe in the direct market and the core comics fan. REBIRTH is designed to bring back the best of DC’s past, embrace the stories we currently love and move the entire epic universe into the future. We are returning to the essence of the DCU. With REBIRTH we are putting the highest priority on the direct market and we will continue to create and cultivate new opportunities for retailers to thrive and prosper, grow readers, fans and customers.”
Retailers in attendance were also treated to a special personal video message from DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. He outlined his perspective on the elements that make DC great and teased attendees with the opening line of his 80-page DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH Special, on sale May 25th:


“I love this world… But there’s something missing…”


Priced at just $2.99, this one shot will kick off a line-wide title relaunch. Written by Geoff Johns, it will feature an all-star roster of comics’ most popular artists: Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, EDGE OF OBLIVION), Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN), Ivan Reis (CYBORG, AQUAMAN) and Gary Frank (BATMAN EARTH ONE).


As a follow up to Johns’ REBIRTH Special announcement, DiDio, and Co-Publisher Jim Lee, revealed to retailers plans to provide fans with more story, and more often. Beginning in June, all DC Universe monthly and twice monthly titles will ship at a new, lower price of $2.99. This new lineup includes a combination of DC favorites and new titles; titles will begin their runs under the “REBIRTH” banner and follow with another issue #1 beginning the series proper. In addition, DC’s two flagship legacy titles will resume their original issue numbering, also shipping twice monthly: DETECTIVE COMICS will pick up with issue #934, while ACTION COMICS will continue with issue #957.


A special event revealing all talent and creative teams is scheduled to take place at WonderCon in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, March 26. This press conference will be live-streamed on the DC Entertainment’s YouTube channel, so everyone can experience firsthand all of the exciting new details surrounding REBIRTH.


The REBIRTH title lineup was announced as follows:

June:
Rebirth Specials:
•       AQUAMAN REBIRTH #1
•       BATMAN REBIRTH #1
•       THE FLASH REBIRTH #1
•       GREEN ARROW REBIRTH #1
•       GREEN LANTERNS REBIRTH #1
•       SUPERMAN REBIRTH #1
•       TITANS REBIRTH #1
•       WONDER WOMAN REBIRTH #1


New #1 Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
•       AQUAMAN #1
•       BATMAN #1
•       THE FLASH #1
•       GREEN ARROW #1
•       GREEN LANTERNS #1
•       SUPERMAN #1
•       WONDER WOMAN #1


New Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
•       ACTION COMICS #957
•       DETECTIVE COMICS #934


July
Rebirth Specials:
•       BATGIRL & THE BIRDS OF PREY REBIRTH #1
•       HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS REBIRTH #1
•       THE HELLBLAZER REBIRTH #1
•       JUSTICE LEAGUE REBIRTH #1
•       NIGHTWING REBIRTH #1
•       RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS REBIRTH #1


New #1 Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
•       HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1
•       JUSTICE LEAGUE #1
•       NIGHTWING #1


New #1 Issues (Shipping monthly):
•       BATGIRL #1
•       BATGIRL & THE BIRDS OF PREY #1
•       THE HELLBLAZER #1
•       RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS #1
•       THE SUPER-MAN #1
•       TITANS #1


Fall
Rebirth Specials:
•       BATMAN BEYOND REBIRTH #1
•       BLUE BEETLE REBIRTH #1
•       CYBORG REBIRTH #1
•       DEATHSTROKE REBIRTH #1
•       EARTH 2 REBIRTH #1
•       SUICIDE SQUAD REBIRTH #1
•       SUPERGIRL REBIRTH #1
•       TEEN TITANS REBIRTH #1
•       TRINITY REBIRTH #1


New #1 Issues (Shipping twice monthly):
•       CYBORG #1
•       DEATHSTROKE #1
•       HARLEY QUINN #1
•       JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #1
•       SUICIDE SQUAD #1


New #1 Issues (Shipping monthly):
•       BATMAN BEYOND #1
•       BLUE BEETLE #1
•       EARTH 2 #1
•       GOTHAM ACADEMY: NEXT SEMESTER #1
•       SUPERGIRL #1
•       SUPERWOMAN #1
•       SUPER SONS #1
•       TEEN TITANS #1
•       TRINITY #1
                 
For more information about REBIRTH and DC Comics, visit the website at DCComics.com.
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Neil Gaiman calls I HATE FAIRYLAND, VOLUME 1: MADLY EVER AFTER "dangerously funny"

18/2/2016

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From the superstar New York Times bestselling cartoonist Skottie Young (Rocket Raccoon, Wizard of Oz, Fortunately, The Milk), comes the first volume of an all-new series of adventure and mayhem. This collects issues #1-5 and will be available in April.

I HATE FAIRYLAND, VOLUME 1: MADLY EVER AFTER is an Adventure Time/Alice in Wonderland­-style epic that smashes its cute little face against grown­up Tank Girl/Deadpool­-esque violent madness. Follow Gert, a forty­-year-­old woman in a six­-year-­old’s body, who has been stuck in the magical world of Fairyland for nearly thirty years. Join her and her giant battle­axe on a delightfully blood­soaked journey to see who will survive the girl who HATES FAIRYLAND.

I HATE FAIRYLAND, VOLUME 1: MADLY EVER AFTER (ISBN 9781632156853) hits comic book stores on Wednesday, April 20th and bookstores on Tuesday, April 26th, and will be available for $9.99. It can be ordered by retailers from Diamond Book Distributors with Diamond code JAN160644. It can be preordered now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo, and Indiebound. 
Praise for I HATE FAIRYLAND:
“I Hate Fairyland is pure uncut Skottie Young awesomeness. Like a bag of Angel Dust in comic book form. Only Crazier.” —Jason Aaron

"In this business of comics, cartoonists are the purest practitioners of craft. They blend words and pictures in a way that shouldn't be possible; they make magic. Skottie Young is a master cartoonist, and this book is a masterpiece." —Jonathan Hickman

“Awesomely twisted—irreverent and inventive and crazy fun.” —Scott Snyder

“Just read the first issue of my buddy Skottie Young’s new Image Comics book I Hate Fairyland: just pure, distilled FUN from cover to cover” —Francesco Francavilla

“I Hate Fairyland is diabolically engaging and sick and twisted and lovely in that in every single way possible.” —Blastr 

“I Hate Fairyland is like Candyland seen through the prism of John Kricfalusi. It's filled with the dark humor that we've come to love and expect from the likes of Lenore and Invader Zim. It takes the tropes from classic children's tales and kicks them right in the balls before ripping their hearts right out.” —Horror Talk
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“I Hate Fairyland is sculpted out of Skottie Young’s rainbow-colored brain meat and then hammer-smashed into the pages of a comic book.” —Dennis Hopeless
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DARK HORSE DAY CELEBRATION TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 4!

18/2/2016

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2016 marks the thirtieth anniversary of Dark Horse Comics, and it’s time to party!

To celebrate, Dark Horse is proclaiming Saturday, June 4, 2016, to be “Dark Horse Day,” with events happening in comic shops around the country! We are inviting our retail partners to celebrate with us by offering exclusive promotional materials, ordering discounts on Dark Horse Comics backlist titles, and a commemorative Dark Horse Day Sampler comic!
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“Just over thirty years ago, I gathered a group of would-be collaborators in the restaurant I owned and told them I was going to start a comics company. I’m not sure whether their smiles were a result of excitement over the possibilities or amusement at the thought of it, but here we are all these years later making comic books,” remarked Dark Horse president and publisher Mike Richardson. “It’s been an amazing journey and we’ve witnessed extraordinary changes both in the comics market and in our pop culture over three decades. We’re excited to still be spending our lives in the career we love, and we hope that you all will help us celebrate thirty years of comics.”

As Dark Horse Comics turns thirty, we present a look back at some of our top titles from past decades in an exclusive Dark Horse Day Sampler comic featuring classic stories including Aliens vs. Predator: Blood Time (1994), by Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood, Sin City: Daddy’s Little Girl (1996), by Frank Miller, andThe Umbrella Academy: Anywhere but Here (2008), by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá! Plus: a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer tale by Christos Gage! The forty-page Dark Horse Day Sampler comic features a special cover by Steve Morris and will be available in comic shops everywhere on June 4.

“It’s hard to believe it has been thirty years—mainly because the memories of seeing our first comics on the stands and going to conventions and meeting fans for the first time are still so clear. If you’re a Dark Horse fan, or if you’ve ever been a Dark Horse fan, I hope you join us for this milestone celebration!” added Dark Horse vice president of publishing Randy Stradley.

Fans: Make sure to tell your retailer you want your local store to participate in this awesome celebration!
Retailers: Look for the April cover-dated issue of Previews for details on participation levels, along with promotional support being offered by Dark Horse for the event!
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Writer Tom King, Artists Clay Mann and John Timms “Taking Their Talents”to DC Entertainment

18/2/2016

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DC Entertainment announced today the signing of writer Tom King and fan favorite artists Clay Mann and John Timms to exclusive deals to produce their comic book work solely for the DC Comics and Vertigo imprints.

“DC Entertainment is proud and thrilled to secure the services of these amazing talents,” said DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee. “Speaking personally as a fan of their impressive work, I couldn’t be more thrilled to have them on board for the long haul. We’ve seen the incredible fan response thus far and all I can add is: hold on tight, this is just the beginning!”

Tom King has quickly become a fan favorite writer, making a mark with his edgy, dramatic work on OMEGA MEN, GRAYSON (with co-writer Tim Seeley), ROBIN WAR and Vertigo’s SHERIFF OF BABYLON. The former CIA intelligence operative now calls DC his exclusive home, and will play a major role in the new REBIRTH initiative scheduled for June.

"To me, DC is Superman. DC is Batman. DC is Wonder Woman. DC is Swamp Thing, The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, All Star Superman, The New 52 and The Court of Owls,” said Tom King. “DC is where the great comics get made. I'm honored and proud to be part of that tradition, and I'm going to do my best to deliver my best work ever. I can't wait for people to see what's coming."
​In addition to signing King, DC also brought two rising star artists – Clay Mann and John Timms – into their ranks of top talent.  After producing spectacular covers on such titles as BATGIRL and BATMAN ETERNAL, artist Clay Mann made his blockbuster interior art debut on POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH written by Amy Chu, propelling issue #1 into its second printing. Breakout artist John Timms now also calls DC his new home after creating incredible cover and interior art for HARLEY QUINN, HARLEY QUINN VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL and HARLEY QUINN’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK.

“Clay’s rock solid structure and keen eye for composition really made his work stand out,” noted DC Co-Publisher Jim Lee. “And I really love John’s expressive figure work and fresh, kinetic energy. Their styles are different but they both accomplish the same goal – they simply pull the readers directly into the story, and that’s exactly what we need more of.”

King, Mann and Timms will be joining an already impressive roster of DC-exclusive talent, including writer/artist Bryan Hitch (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA), writer Peter Tomasi (DETECTIVE COMICS, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN) and artist Tony Daniel (DEATHSTROKE, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN).
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Jim Lee to unveil his cover for HARLEY QUINN AND THE SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOL’S SPECIAL #1 at ComicsPRO!

18/2/2016

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Later today, Jim Lee's cover for HARLEY QUINN AND THE SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOL’S SPECIAL #1 will be revealed at ComicsPro in Portland, OR. Written by Rob Williams with art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Sean “Cheeks” Galloway, the one-shot featuring the Clown Princess of Crime and Task Force X arrives on April 6th, 2016.

Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, M.D., welcomes you to Evil Anonymous, the support group for super villains in need; where no problem is too insane or homicidal, and where discretion is assured as only a clown princess of crime can—which is to say, not at all. But when Harley Quinn starts using her patients’ own evil schemes against them, it turns out that a much bigger, far more dangerous, and truly life-altering joke is being played on her.

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Archie Comics returns with AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #9 and SABRINA #5 -- and a look toward the imprint's future

15/2/2016

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Archie Horror springs back to life this May, as the critically acclaimed and genre-defying CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA and AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE series return to comic shops with brand new issues and more to come.

After much anticipation, writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artists Francesco Francavilla and Robert Hack bring ARCHIE HORROR back from the brink.

The spotlight turns to Reggie, the instigator behind the zombie apocalypse that now threatens the entire planet, in AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #9. Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Francesco Francavilla take us back to the fateful night that started everything and ask the question: is redemption possible for Reggie Mantle? Find out on June 1st when AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #9 returns to comic shops.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #5, with raw and macabre artwork by artist Robert Hack, continues to pit the teenage witch against the deadly manipulations of Madame Satan. Still reeling from the fallout of her botched baptism and the fate of her boyfriend, Harvey Kinkle, Sabrina faces her toughest challenge yet in the form of the Witches Council. Issue #5 hits comic shops on May 18th.
​"There’s no excuse for late books, just apologies," said Aguirre-Sacasa, promising additional issues of AFTERLIFE and CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA are in progress. 

"We know how much these books mean to you—so thank you, thank you, thank you for sticking with us through thick and thin."

Read the AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE and CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA series by visiting a comic shop near you, the Archie Comics Online Store, or digitally on the all new ARCHIE APP! ​

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #5

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #6

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #9

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Toy Fair 2016: The Wild Hunt For "Witcher" Collectibles Ends At Dark Horse!

12/2/2016

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Dark Horse Deluxe to Produce Product Line Based on the Acclaimed Video Game
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, created by CD Projekt RED, was the most popular and critically acclaimed video game of 2015. The hit game is based on the best-selling fantasy novel series by Andrzej Sapkowski.
Dark Horse Deluxe, in partnership with CD Projekt RED, is proud to announce a high-end product line based on The Witcher debuting in fall 2016. The products derived from the series will span a large range, including statues, busts, and action figures; prop and jewelry replicas; and barware, stationery, and other collectibles. This exciting new line of products debuts with a stunning set of figures.
“We are truly excited to bring the Witcher 3 characters to life! Wild Hunt fans requested figures of Geralt, Ciri, Yen, and other collectibles multiple times, and now, thanks to this cooperation, we’re finally able to fulfill these requests without putting an arm and a leg on the price tag. I truly hope Witcher fans notice all the love and the excellent craftsmanship put into creating them!” said Rafał Jaki, business development manager for CD Projekt RED.
The first Witcher figures to be released are Geralt, Triss, and Yennefer, followed by Ciri and the Wild Hunt King, Eredin. Each will be designed to the character’s likeness, custom painted, and displayed in deluxe window box packaging with a suggested retail price of $29.99.
Dark Horse Comics has published multiple Witcher tie-ins, including two comic series turned graphic novels in The Witcher: House of Glass and The Witcher: Fox Children, as well as a best-selling art book, The World of The Witcher.
“Although Dark Horse has been bringing Witcher forward as graphic novels and art books for a couple of years, we have only begun exploring Geralt of Rivia’s world. And there is quite a world to explore! We are developing a variety of collectible products, in conjunction with the team at CD Projekt RED, with the initial launch of figures as the portal,” noted Dark Horse’s VP of Product Development, David Scroggy. “We are planning a colorful and untamed range of high-quality enhancements to one of the most beautiful and original games we have seen. We hope this journey is a long one, and that fans will join us for the ride.”
The Witcher games have collectively earned over 250 industry awards and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in May 2015 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One and was named Game of the Year by IGN, GameSpot, Metacritic, and the Golden Joystick awards.
Visit Dark Horse at Toy Fair 2016 Booth 4845.
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Titan Preview; DEUS EX UNIVERSE: CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #1

3/2/2016

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​WRITER: ALEX IRVINE
ARTIST: JOHN AGGS
​COVER A: CONCEPT DESIG BY YOHANN SCHEPACZ
COVER B: GAME COVER BY MICHAËL VERHAAF
COVER C: ALEX RONALD
COVER D: BLANK SKETCH
PUBLISHER: TITAN COMICS

PAGE COUNT: 32PP

FORMAT: SOFTCOVER

PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 10


With society still reeling from the Aug Incident -  the Illuminati orchestrated event which caused augmented individuals to mindlessly attack their 'natural' counterparts - anti-aug sentiment is at an all-time global high. Task Force 29 - an Interpol-funded coalition, created to quash the rising tide of terrorist activity - stands as the world's main defence against total anarchy. 

In the city of Prague, where tension is especially high, the team's latest recruit, Adam Jensen, readies for his first mission with the unit.  But being augmented himself, how will the
 former SWAT officer handle himself when faced with the grim reality of the mechanical apartheid?

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CIRCUIT-BREAKER IS AN ELECTRIC READ

3/2/2016

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An all-new series about one girl robot who must save humanity

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Bestselling writer Kevin McCarthy and artist Kyle Baker (Plastic Man) team up for an all-new series, CIRCUIT-BREAKER, launching from Image Comics this March.
CIRCUIT-BREAKER #1 is set in the aftermath of World War IV, where the heroic robots that saved Japan during war are outlawed. Now they’re turning against mankind, waging a campaign of terror across the last city on Earth.

“If Circuit-Breaker isn’t the best Shakespearean-Sentai, shōjo-shōnen superhero, soap-opera satire on the market, it’s at least in the alliteration. I mean, the conversation,” said McCarthy.
Meanwhile the vengeful robots’ original creator builds one more soldier—disguised as his teenaged granddaughter—and tasks her with dismantling the marauding mechanical militia. But as she begins to question her programming, will she be the last hope for humanity, or the final nail in our coffin?
McCarthy went on to describe the creative process of working with Baker. “The real hero here is my fellow Circuit-maker, Kyle Baker. There’s a lot going on in this book, and he took every one of my crazy ideas and obscure references and brought them to (artificial) life. I’m excited for everyone to see this book.”
McCarthy added: “Readers can expect our story to take a lot of left turns. So many in fact, that we made a complete... circuit? (Sorry.)”

CIRCUIT-BREAKER #1 (Diamond Code JAN160521) will hit comic book stores on Wednesday, March 16. The final order cutoff deadline for comic book retailers is Monday, February 22.

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NEW VARIANT COVERS FOR DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE BOOK 3!

3/2/2016

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Comics’ Best Contribute Their Talents As Miller/Azzarello/Kubert/Janson Saga Continues

Book 3 of the upcoming issue of DARK KNIGHT III  introduces Quar, the renegade fanatic priest of Kandor. Unwittingly freed and restored to normal size by Ray Palmer, Quar and his acolytes stake their claim to the planet Earth and demand nothing less than absolute obedience from the human race!

All that stands in the way is a (seriously) hobbled Bruce Wayne and Carrie Kelley, and they’ll need serious help, so they’re heading to a certain Fortress of Solitude to get it…

In addition to Andy Kubert’s awesome cover, several fan-favorite artists have lined up to contribute their talents for several unique variant covers for Book 3 (see your local comics retailer for details):

1 in 10 variant cover by Scott McDaniel
1 in 25 variant cover by Klaus Janson
1 in 50 variant cover by John Romita Jr.
1 in 100 variant cover by Frank Miller
1 in 500 variant cover by Jim Lee

This third chapter is co-written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello, with pencils by Andy Kubert and inks by Klaus Janson. In addition to the Book 3 periodical on sale in February, the Collector’s Edition hardcover which publishes both the main story and the mini-comic (DARK KNIGHT UNIVERSE PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN) in a same-size “prestige” format goes on sale March 9.

For more information on DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE, visit the website at www.dccomics.com.
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Announcing the Second Printing of POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH#1 by Amy Chu and Clay Mann!

2/2/2016

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On January 20th, DC Entertainment debuted of one of Gotham's greatest villains in her own series for the first time—Poison Ivy!

Just two weeks later, we’re pleased to announce that POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH #1, written by Amy Chu with artwork by Clay Mann, Seth Mann and Ulises Arreola, has sold out! But if you haven’t had a chance to read this inaugural issue yet, don’t worry! A second printing will land in stores on March 2nd, featuring a cover that ups the chlorophyll of Clay Mann and Laura Martin’s original cover with new vibrant green colors!
“Poison Ivy is super sexy, super smart, like Lex Luthor smart, and she could probably take over Gotham if she wanted,” says Chu.
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Looks like Ivy’s on her way!
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Congratulations to all!

​You can read our review for Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death (2016-) #1, here

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