The wickedness of mankind has moved the Creator to destroy the world by way of the flood. Noah has been tasked with building an ark to save his family and the animals of the world. But this is not Noah's story. For darker powers have commanded the sorcerer Shrae to build his own ark and save the unnatural creatures of the world—such as the vampires, the dragons, the naga, and the manticore. But what will happen on a vessel crawling with monsters, where insidious intrigue and horrific violence are the rule of law?
Read MoreValiant Announces Faith and the Future Force
Valiant is proud to present the first lettered look inside FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1 – the FIRST ISSUE of A SPECTACULAR SUMMER EVENT launching Faith out of her Eisner-nominated solo adventures and into the highest-stakes team-up history has ever known alongside Rai, X-O Manowar, the Harbinger Renegades, Timewalker, and a near-infinite army of the Valiant Universe’s greatest heroes of the present and future! On July 26th, the time stream gets turbulent as Eisner Award-nominated writer Jody Houser (FAITH, Mother Panic), explosive artist Stephen Segovia (WAR MOTHER, Action Comics) and comics legend Barry Kitson (HARBINGER, Fantastic Four) join forces to send Faith and Neela Sethi, Timewalker on a centuries-spanning rescue mission to save history from all-out eradication at the hands of a megalomaniacal intelligence too powerful for a single hero!
Read MoreVisionary New Comic Book Series “SHED” Debuts June 13, 2017
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SHED, a captivating new creator-owned comic book series, takes readers on an epic journey in which Earth is shedding her Homo sapiens while breeding a new, skinless race called the Sarx. Possessing no visible traces of what is normally associated with race; like skin color, hair texture, and eyelid shape, the Sarx are denied basic human rights and treated like a vile and repugnant subculture, until the humans discover that their perceived enemy and the subject of their abusive torture, may be their only hope against mass extinction. SHED has officially debuted on the company’s website and is now available for digital download and purchase of print copies.
Read MoreFor the first time ever in SYDNEY: The Ledger Awards for Excellence in Australian Comic Arts and Publishing
The Ledger Awards, established to acknowledge and promote excellence in comic book arts and publishing in Australia, will be held in Sydney for the first time, this Friday June 16 from 7pm at the St James Hotel (114 Castlereagh St, Sydney). Since their inauguration in 2005, previous awards events have been held in Melbourne. Fully independent and run as a not-for-profit annual celebration, they are named after the pioneering Australian cartoonist Peter Ledger (1945 – 1994). Sponsors of this year’s event include Kings Comics, Media Arts Lawyers, Jeffries Printing, Impact Comics, All Star Comics, The Periodic Table of Awesome.com and the Australian Cartoonists’ Association. The event is free to attend but capacity is limited; free tickets are available via the Ledger Awards’ facebook page and on Eventbrite.
Read MoreGraphic Novel ‘The Rejected’ Coming Soon
Source Point Press is releasing a new horror graphic novel titled ‘The Rejected’, which is hitting stores this fall. An early limited edition variant cover was released at Motor City Comic Con in May and promptly sold out at the convention. Source Point Press and writer Stan Konopka will be giving one more chance at getting an early limited edition release with a special run of 100 Garden State Comic Fest exclusive covers that can be purchased at their convention July 8th and 9th. This variant cover will feature artwork by Keyla Valerio (the artist from the incredibly popular Source Point Press comic ‘The Séance Room’).
Read MoreYaoi Publisher SuBLime Debuts Manga Series FINDER
SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, announces a special re-release of internationally bestselling creator Ayano Yamane’s erotic underworld thriller FINDER.
Read MoreJhonen Vasquez Returns to Invader ZIM
Oni Press is excited to reveal that the next Invader ZIM comic, Invader ZIM #20, written by original creator Jhonen Vasquez, will be available June 14. The issue follows ZIM and GIR on their latest venture as they aim to accomplish… absolutely nothing. Vasquez expanded beyond his regular comic series role to write this brand-new issue. This news comes fresh off of Nickelodeon’s recent greenlight for an all-new, 90-minute Invader ZIM TV movie.
Read MoreTraveling Stories To Offer Double SDCC Entries Until Wednesday
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You may have noticed the ad on the right-hand side that says, "Win Passes to San Deigo Comic-Con". Well, that ad is legit you can be entered to win passes to SDCC by donating to Traveling Stories an organization that wants to encourage literacy and fights poverty. I don't actually need to write this article, but I like their organization and they've made their initial goal of funding which is great, but they're close to being fully funded for a year, which will take care of over 500 kids. Here are some details:
Read MoreDC COMICS: BOMBSHELLS RETURN TO COMBAT IN NEW SERIES ‘BOMBSHELLS UNITED’
The Nazi-punching fan-favorite heroes of DC Comics: Bombshells are returning for a brand-new digital-first series this August with BOMBSHELLS UNITED. Wonder Woman, Batwoman, Supergirl and more continue to fight the oppressors of World War II as they head to a new location—the United States! Writer Marguerite Bennett continues to pen the greatest roster of female Super Heroes alongside artist Marguerite Sauvage, who returns to the title for our first arc.
Read MoreVIZ Media Details New June Digital Manga Titles
VIZ Media announces digital manga updates for June highlighted by several notable new series.
Readers will not want to miss June’s selection of new titles that includes MANGA IN THEORY AND PRACTICE: THE CRAFT OF CREATING MANGA by the famed creator of JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, as well as the first volume of the coming-of-age urban drama, AFTER HOURS. The historical action-packed adventure series, GOLDEN KAMUY, and an endearing tale about a high school girl and her pet penguin in THE EMPEROR AND I also debut this month.
Read MoreSCALES & SCOUNDRELS: an all-new all-ages fantasy series coming this September from Image Comics
Writer Sebastian Girner (SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER) and comics/storyboard artist Galaad team up with letterer/designer Jeff Powell for SCALES & SCOUNDRELS, a colorful fantasy tale for scoundrels of all ages this September.
Read MoreUK Indie Publisher Unleashes 'Pendragon: The Quest For King Arthur'
UK independent graphic novel publisher MARKOSIA today announces details of PENDRAGON: THE QUEST FOR KING ARTHUR, a brand new graphic novel that offers a comic, outrageous and utterly iconoclastic take on the Arthurian legends.
Read MoreValiant Unveils BLOODSHOT SALVATION #1-12 PRE-ORDER EDITION BUNDLE – Available Only in Comic Shops
Valiant is proud to announce the BLOODSHOT SALVATION #1–12 PRE-ORDER EDITION BUNDLE – available only as a pre-order set to fans who reserve the first year of the blockbuster new ongoing series by New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Lemire (THE VALIANT, Moon Knight) and explosive artists Lewis LaRosa (BLOODSHOT REBORN) and Mico Suayan (BLOODSHOT REBORN) with their local comic shop by the initial order date (IOD) of July 27th, 2017!
Read MoreBig Trouble In Little China The Game - Available For Pre-Order Today
Today, Everything Epic and Flipside are proud to announce that domestic and international preorders are now being accepted for the highly-anticipated cooperative board game, "Big Trouble in Little China: The Game!" Priced at $99.95, fans of this cult classic film as well as board game enthusiasts are invited to visit www.bigtroublegame.com to secure their deluxe special edition copy and bring the action home.
Read MoreThe Eyrie -- Out June 2017
FromthewriterofMalevolents‘ClickClick’ comesThe Eyrie,
After accepting a last minute job request from an old client, American photographer, Rebecca finds herself alone in one of the remote parts of Britain’s South Coast. Amidst the mist swept fields and superstitious townsfolk, Rebecca will soon find out that there are worst threats than simply not finishing her job on time…
Following the release of Thom Burgess’s acclaimed debut horror comic ‘Malevolents - Click Click’ which garnered attention from the likes of Dread Central, Rue Morgue Magazine and Bleeding Cool to name a few, The Eyrie is a whole new tale of terror set in the ancient county of Sussex. Including a foreword from renowned English actor, writer and comedian Reece Shearsmith, known for his work with the League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No.9.
Also including the talents of illustrator Barney Bodoano who’s dark and emotive drawings have set the tone for a truly sinister tale of hauntings and folklore.
AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW FROM www.THEEYRIE.BIGCARTEL.com
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Fanbase Press to Publish ‘Penguins vs. Possums: Volume Two’ Trade Paperback
Fanbase Press is proud to announce that it will publish the creator-owned Penguins vs. Possums: Volume Two trade paperback to be released on Monday, June 19, 2017. From the minds of creators Sebastian Kadlecik, John Bring, and Lindsay Calhoon Bring, the printed trade paperback will collect Issues #5-8 of the epically entertaining action/comedy series, bringing the story to its triumphant conclusion.
Read MoreNinja Theory and Valiant Partner for Hellblade: Senua’s Song #1
As revealed today at Mashable, renowned game development studio Ninja Theory and award-winning comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment are proud to announce that they have joined forces for Hellblade: Senua’s Song #1 – an exclusive Valiant digital comics short set in the mesmerizing and brutal world of Ninja Theory’s hotly anticipated adventure game. Written by Ninja Theory Co- Founder & Chief Creative Director Tameem Antoniades with art by multiple Eisner Award nominee Ben Templesmith, this first-of-its-kind collaboration between two of gaming and comics most acclaimed artistic forces is told in the form of a lavishly illustrated epic poem and will be available exclusively as a pre-order bonus for all orders of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice placed on Steam and GOG.com before the game’s August 8th, 2017 release on PlayStation 4 and PC.
Read MoreVIZ Media Launches The Contemporary "Girls Love" Manga Series - AFTER HOURS
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, presents a refreshing modern romance between two women that defy stereotypes and clichés of the “yuri,” or “girls’ love,” genre with the launch of AFTER HOURS on June 13th.
Read MoreSkelton Crew Studio Unveils Vinyl Viking and Variant
Skelton Crew Studio, a comic book replica studio based in the wilds of Maine, has collaborated with "Head Lopper" creator Andrew MacLean to create a brand new collectible based on the book’s stoic hero, Norgal.
Read MoreSeven Seas Licenses SAINT SEIYA: SAINTIA SHŌ Manga Series
Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition of the manga series Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō by Chimaki Kuori, the newest (and soon to be animated) iteration of the Saint Seiya series featuring its first all-woman team!
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