“We couldn’t wait to share Heart in a Box with readers, so we’re very excited to get it out early through our digital platform,” said Dark Horse editor Brendan Wright. “Kelly and Meredith have created something truly special, and after fans read it digitally, they’re definitely going to want to have a copy for their shelf.”

Heart in a Box chapter one and chapter two are available now on Dark Horse Digital.

Heart in a Box
Kelly Thompson (W), Meredith McClaren (A/Cover)
$14.99, 978-1616556945
On sale September 29

• “School Spirit” is a lighthearted take on classic high school romances with two queer women in the lead. Because Malie and Justine want to keep their romance a secret, they pretend to be competing over the same guy, Miles, but Miles also has a secret.
  Created by: Kate Leth Arielle Jovellanos Amanda Scurti Taylor Esposito

• “Ruined” is a classic Regency romance, with lots of attention to period details. Catherine and Andrew are getting married – but neither one of them is happy about it.
  Created by: Sarah Vaughn Sarah Winifred Searle Ryan Ferrier

•  “The Ruby Equation” is a story about love in a coffee shop – where barista Ruby is on a mission to help people find love so she doesn’t have to deal with people anymore.
  Created by: Sarah Kuhn Sally Jane Thompson Savanna Ganucheau Steve Wands
  
  

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Showman Killer: Heartless Hero hits comic stores on November 16 and will be available digitally to read on your digital devices.

Retailers can order now from the June edition of PREVIEWS, using the order code JUN151560    

To keep up to date with news about Showman Killer, connect with Titan Comics on Twitter, Facebook​ ​
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On Wednesday May 27th, Dark Horse Comics will will publish the first issue of one of the most anticipated comic book and literary events of the year: FIGHT CLUB 2written by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk, illustrated by Eisner Award winning artist Cameron Stewart and colored by award winning Dave Stewart. The first issue of FIGHT CLUB 2 will be available at comics shops, select book stores and digitally via the Dark Horse digital store and app. 

Each issue of the series will feature covers by bestselling artist David Mack. Additionally, issue 1 features previously revealed variant covers by Lee Bermejo, Amanda Connor, Steve Lieber, Cameron Stewart, and Chip Zdarsky as well as as-yet-unrevealed variant covers by Joelle Jones, Paul Pope, and Tim Seeley. The series is edited by Scott Allie, Dark Horse Editor-in-Chief.

Dark Horse Comics has encouraged fans to further contribute to the mayhem with a guerilla marketing campaign utilizing the phrases "Tyler Durden Lives" and "Rize or Die" in order to win Easton Press limited, leather-bound editions of Palahniuk’s novels BEAUTIFUL YOU, FIGHT CLUB and SURVIVOR. Fans are encouraged to e-mail their photos and letters using the phrases "Tyler Durden Lives" and "Rize or Die" to: projectmayhem@darkhorse.com.

As Dark Horse Comics publishes FIGHT CLUB 2, Palahniuk’s first foray into comic book writing, Doubleday will publish MAKE SOMETHING UP, the novelists’ first ever short story collection, on May 26. Palahniuk will embark on a book tour later this spring with events in New York, Pittsburgh, Miami, Atlanta, Washington, DC., Kansas City, Chicago and Portland. For more updates on FIGHT CLUB 2 and Project Mayhem, follow Tyler Durden on Twitter and visit the official FIGHT CLUB 2 website and the official Chuck Palahniuk fansite, www.chuckpalahniuk.net. 

Now is the time to talk about FIGHT CLUB 2. #TylerDurdenLives

Superstar comic artist Bryan Hitch writes and draws new tales of the world’s greatest heroes in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA – first issue hits shelves June 17th!

It’s massive widescreen JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA action and adventure from legendary writer/artist Bryan Hitch! In the extra-sized debut issue, the League comes up against an armada of aliens heading for Earth that claims to be a peaceful religious tribe. But something sinister is lurking under the surface... Something with ties to ancient Krypton!

This amazing kick-off issue is available with seven different variant covers by Bryan Hitch, each spotlighting one of seven core members of the JLA, plus an incredible seven-panel foldout variant cover that presents all seven covers together into one giant panoramic battle scene!

All seven of the variant covers just made their debut today. Check out our gallery at DCCOMICS/BLOG/PRESS for a look at the entire 7 character gatefold cover! 

Are You Ready for JLA?

Video Game Month --PREVIEWS celebrates Video Game Month, looking at the comic books, graphic novels, and merchandise inspired by hit game franchises likeHalo, Mass Effect, and many more.

On The Flip Side — As part of Video Game Month, PREVIEWS picks its "Top Ten Greatest Comic Book Video Games of All Time." Will your favorites make thePREVIEWS list?

Gems of the Month -- June's PREVIEWS Gems of the Month include: Dark Horse Comics' kung-fu magician King Tiger returns in a new Comics Greatest World relaunch; Bruce Timm's newest DC Animated film gets a three issue prequel in DC Entertainment's Justice League: Gods and Monsters; Fox Mulder is on the run from the government in IDW Publishing's The X-Files: Season 11; Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, the team behind The Wicked + The Divine, return to Phonogram with the long-awaited third series, Image Comics' Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl; and Scott Lang faces the end of the Marvel Universe in Marvel Comics' Ant-Man: Last Days.

Splash — PREVIEWS shines a special spotlight at some of the blockbuster books and products coming this August, including Marvel Comics' House of M, a Secret War tie-in by Dennis Hopeless and Kris Anka that takes readers back to Magneto's mutant-dominated world. Plus, Avatar Press returns Garth Ennis' classic War Storiescollections to print, a new era dawns for The Shadow in a new Dynamite Entertainment series, a young girl must save her father and reunite her family in Craig Thompson's Space Dumplins from Graphix, Topps celebrates the 30th-anniversary of The Garbage Pail Kids, and many more products you have to look forward to this summer.

PREVIEWS Exclusive Apparel — Each month PREVIEWS offers comic book fans and pop culture aficionados a selection of t-shirts and other apparel that can only be found in your local comic shop! A speedster villain zooms into view on the DC Heroes: "Reverse Flash" White T-Shirt, the Sorcerer Supreme surveys the magical realm on the Dr. Strange: "Mythos" Black T-Shirt, a dictator asserts his dominance on the Doctor Doom: "Von Doom" Black T-Shirt, and many other products that you can find only through PREVIEWS, will have you looking sharp at this summer's conventions.

Indie Edge --PREVIEWS talks to Jim Zub, the acclaimed creator behind books such as Skullkickers, about his career, his new project Wayward from Image Comics, and the books he's reading today.

Plus: Staff Picks, the month's Certified Cool books, the monthly Bestseller Charts, and so much more!

All this awaits you in the June edition of PREVIEWS, which goes on sale at your local comic shop or specialty store on Wednesday, May 27th with the new, lower cover price of just $3.99.

Re-established as Valiant Entertainment with a best-in-class management team that includes Chairman Peter Cuneo, CEO & Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani, COO & CFO Gavin Cuneo, President of Licensing, Promotions & Ad Sales Russell A. Brown, and Publisher Fred Pierce, the company has returned to great commercial and critical success, winning a Diamond Gem Award for Publisher of the Year and numerous industry awards and accolades. Valiant’s titles consistently rate among the best reviewed in comics.

In 2015, Valiant launched a new wave of best-selling hit series to multiple sell-outs and widespread critical acclaim, including THE VALIANT by New York Times best-selling writers Jeff Lemire & Matt Kindt with art by Eisner Award-winner Paolo Rivera; IVAR, TIMEWALKER by New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente with art by Clayton Henry; DIVINITY by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt with art by Trevor Hairsine; IMPERIUM by New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart with art by Doug Braithwaite; NINJAK by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt with art by Clay Mann and Butch Guice; and BLOODSHOT REBORN by New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Lemire with art by Mico Suayan.

“Valiant’s enormous success since the company’s return to publishing in 2012 is due in no small part to the support and assistance of Diamond,” said Valiant Chief Operating Officer & CFO Gavin Cuneo. “We will continue work in close concert with the Diamond team in the coming years to ensure Valiant’s continued growth in comics retail shops and book stores around the world.”

New retailers interested in purchasing Valiant Entertainment titles are encouraged to contact Diamond’s New Accounts Department at newaccounts@diamondcomics.com or via phone at 443-318-8001.

Image Comics takes industry by storm with a line-up of exciting creator-owned announcements

Image Comics is thrilled to announce the return of IMAGE EXPO, taking place once again in the San Francisco Bay Area, on July 2, 2015! Image Comics will floor fans with a slate of all-new, exciting creator-owned news and creator appearances. The event is open to all fans, comics retailers, librarians, and members of the media.

This will be an all-day event, featuring such guests as Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA), Brian K. Vaughan (SAGA, WE STAND ON GUARD),Steve Skroce (WE STAND ON GUARD), Tula Lotay(SUPREME: BLUE ROSE), and Greg Rucka (LAZARUS). In addition, there will be special surprise guests in attendance.

Tickets to the event are now available for sale. Image Comics is pleased to offer early bird pricing through the end of May 2015 with General Admission tickets available at $20 and Premium Admission tickets available at $50.

A General Admission Ticket will grant one (1) person entry to Image Expo and includes a program guide book, access to all programming and events, and admittance to the official Image Expo after party for a chance to mingle with creators, press, retailers, and fellow fans.

A Premium Admission Ticket will grant one (1) person entry to Image Expo and includes a program guide book, access to all programming and events, guaranteed premium seating during programming, a pack of Image Expo exclusive variants, one (1) pass to an exclusive signing with creators behind the Image Expo variants, a T-shirt, an Image Comics-branded cloth tote bag, and access to the official Image Expo after party.

Starting June 1, General Admission with be $25 and Premium Admission will be $65. Seating is limited

Don’t miss your chance to meet creators, attend panels and signings, receive exclusive swag, and get the scoop on all that Image Comics has in store.

Image Comics fans can follow the latest Image Expo updates at imagecomics.com/expo. We hope to see you there!

"When I was contacted to work on this book, I was attracted by the retro style of the statues, not to mention the most iconic female characters of DC are represented," explains artist Marguerite Sauvage. "And then when I read Marguerite's script, I was really excited and totally convinced by the story, the tone and the universe and time it will take place. In terms of artistic approach, I focused on page layouts and more on graphics than on a realistic approach. I spent a lot of time searching for references to be as accurate as possible to the story and habits of this time period, but keeping in mind it's a parallel universe, so I can take some freedom on details."

Also in August, the newest wave of Bombshells will be celebrated as the variant cover theme for DC Comics’ periodicals. Following the incredible success of the June 2014 Bombshells theme month, the new selection of variant covers expands to feature a cast of iconic DC characters including AQUAMAN, BATMAN, CHEETAH, DICK GRAYSON, GREEN LANTERN, HUNTRESS, KILLER FROST, POWER GIRL, RAVAGER, RAVEN, SUPERMAN, and SINESTRO!

Continuing the success of the bestselling statue line that started the Bombshell phenomenon, DC Collectibles is adding DC Comics' Cheetah and Killer Frost characters to the Bombshells line. Designed by Ant Lucia and sculpted by Sam Greenwell and Tim Miller respectively, these new statues will hit stores in Spring 2016.

DC Bombshells has truly become a fan phenomenon with a variety of items available from Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensees including apparel and accessories from Bioworld, collectible buttons from Diamond Comics, stylized posters from Quantum Mechanix, stickers from At-a-Boy, and PVC figures from Cryptozoic.

Players of the PC and PlayStation game DC Universe Online can also expect to see playable Bombshells Legends characters, in addition to a unique new Episode for players to jump into action alongside them.

Are you a Witcher superfan? Before delving into the seven islands of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, now’s your chance to prove your fandom in a special art contest presented by Dark Horse Comics and CD PROJEKT RED.

In celebration of the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Dark Horse’s The World of the Witcher source book, Dark Horse will run a special art contest through Facebook from May 5 to May 27 that gives dedicated fans a chance to win a PlayStation 4, copies of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and The World of the Witcher, autographed original concept art from the game, and much more.

Whether it’s a drawing, sculpture, painting, digital design, or something else entirely—enter your artistic vision of The Witcher for consideration! For eligibility, fans must submit a piece of original fan art via thededicated contest tab on the Dark Horse Comics Facebook page or the dedicated contest website by May 27.

One grand-prize winner will receive:

• PlayStation 4
• Collector’s edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, signed by the CD PROJEKT RED developers, with statue
• Autographed original art from the game
• The Witcher skateboard
• The World of the Witcher limited edition art book
• The Witcher Adventure game (physical and digital editions)
• The Witcher T-shirt
• Volume 1 of The Witcher comics
• The Witcher digital comic collection

One first runner-up will receive:

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the platform of their choice, signed by the CD PROJEKT RED developers
• Autographed original art from the game
• The World of the Witcher
• The Witcher medallion
• The Witcher Adventure Game digital edition
• The Witcher T-shirt
• Volume 1 of The Witcher comics
• The Witcher digital comic collection

One second runner-up will receive:

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the platform of their choice, signed by the CD PROJEKT RED developers
• The World of the Witcher
• The Witcher medallion
• The Witcher Adventure Game digital edition
• The Witcher T-shirt
• Volume 1 of The Witcher comics
• The Witcher digital comic collection

For more details and contest rules, see the Dark Horse Comics Facebook contest tab or the dedicated contest website.

More praise for DEATH VIGIL:

“The only downside to this book is once you read it, you might find yourself less impressed with everything else out there.” --All-Comic

“If you haven't read anything by or seen any of Sejic's work I urge you check this out. The writing is great, the art is beautiful and whilst it is really funny, it is building a really great story with what is sure to be an epic confrontation between the Enemy and the Death Vigil.” --Comic Crusaders

“This is Top Cow's best series at the moment and it continues to hit on one of my favorite weeks of the month. There are so many great books this week and Death Vigil is definitely included in that statement. If you haven't checked this series out yet then grab the back issues or purchase the digital issues because you're missing out.” --Comic Bastards

“Death Vigil should be on many best of lists at the end of the year.” --Multiversity Comics

“Death Vigil continues to be a must read for this fanboy, and if you love fun, quirky tales full of action then it'll be so for you too. Highly recommended.” --Unleash the Fanboy