Press Release 5/19/17 Press Release 5/19/17

Seven Seas Licenses DEVILMAN: THE CLASSIC COLLECTION and DEVILMAN VS. HADES Manga Series

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the original 1972 Devilman manga series by Go Nagai and the 40th-anniversary Devilman VS. Hades manga series by Go Nagai and TEAM MOON!

Dustin Cabeal 5/19/17 Dustin Cabeal 5/19/17

Seven Seas Licenses Six New Manga Series

Seven Seas Entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming print and digital releases of six new manga series, ranging from supernatural slice of life to survival horror!

Press Release 5/16/17 Press Release 5/16/17

Toil and trouble hits the deep South in REDLANDS

First announced at Emerald City Comic Con, the new ongoing series REDLANDS—created by the all-female team of bestselling, Eisner award-winning Jordie Bellaire (PRETTY DEADLY, Vision, Batman) and critically-acclaimed Vanesa R. del Rey (ZERO, Scarlet Witch, Constantine)—will launch this August.

Press Release 5/12/17 Press Release 5/12/17

DC Announces Mister Miracle

From the team behind THE SHERIFF OF BABYLON and the Hugo Award-nominated writer of Vision comes a unique take on Mister Miracle, one of Jack Kirby’s most beloved New Gods. Beginning this August and running for 12 issues, new series MISTER MIRACLE from writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads will take readers on an episodic roller coaster of death, resurrection, mystery and intrigue.

Press Release 5/10/17 Press Release 5/10/17

Valiant Unveils NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE Variant Covers – Cutting into Comic Shops All Summer Long!

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Valiant is proud to unveil the first look at the upcoming NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE series of variant covers – an all-new line of steel-shattering shelf covers spotlighting the battle-hardened heroes of the upcoming VALIANT DIGITAL webseries! Arriving on shelves in comic shops everywhere from May through August, get your first look at the hotly anticipated live-action debut of Valiant’s most iconic and renowned heroes – including Ninjak, Bloodshot, Eternal Warrior, Livewire, Armstrong, and more – as realized by the series’ star-studded cast.

Press Release 5/8/17 Press Release 5/8/17

Chuck Dixon Takes On Van Helsing At Zenescope

Veteran comic book author Chuck Dixon (Batman, Punisher, Bane: Conquest) has signed on to pen Zenescope’s next Van Helsing mini-series: Van Helsing vs. The Werewolf.

Press Release 5/8/17 Press Release 5/8/17

Becky Cloonan's award-winning BY CHANCE OR PROVIDENCE gets paperback edition this July from Image Comics

Acclaimed writer/artist Becky Cloonan (SOUTHERN CROSS, Batman, Gotham Academy) will release a trade paperback edition of her award-winning trilogy of short stories BY CHANCE OR PROVIDENCE this July from Image Comics.

Press Release 5/2/17 Press Release 5/2/17

Heroine Chic Season 3 Launches to Record-Breaking Readership - Webtoon Comic

After two successful seasons, Heroine Chic has returned for a 3rd superhero chic season exclusively on LINE Webtoon – the popular digital comic publisher pioneering the development and distribution of comics worldwide. Created by David Tischman, the genre-bending mashup of superheroes and the fashion industry continues to entertain and excite readers, with the Season 3 launch of the comic series being read over 2.5 Million times in its first week. Written by Tischman (Son of Superman, Justice League: Elseworlds, Cable) and illustrated by artist Audrey Mok (Josie and the Pussycats), Heroine Chic walks the superhero genre down a new runway in an all-new 26-chapter season.

Press Release 5/2/17 Press Release 5/2/17

Udon Reveals "Street Fighter & Friends 2017 Swimsuit Special"

The Street Fighter & Friends 2017 Swimsuit Special will feature three standard covers by artists Ecchi-Star (CVR A), Aki Li (CVR B) and Ryan Kinnaird (CVR C). The issue will also feature a Blank Sketch cover (CVR D), as well as a retailer incentive cover (CVR E) by artist Joe Vriens. This special incentive cover features the swimsuit-clad Morrigan paying homage to a classic horror image from the 1960s.

Press Release 4/28/17 Press Release 4/28/17

Darby Pop Publishing Declares Its Independence Day On July 4th

After four years of editorial autonomy paired with distribution partnerships, Darby Pop Publishing is ready to become truly “indie.” With a new “direct” deal in place, Darby Pop Publishing’s titles will continue to be available through Diamond Book Distributors and Diamond Comic Distributors, but retailers can now find the publisher’s critically-acclaimed titles listed under Darby Pop’s own heading in the PREVIEWS catalog.

Dustin Cabeal 4/28/17 Dustin Cabeal 4/28/17

ONE-PUNCH MAN Anime Series Debuts On Home Media From VIZ Media

By Dustin Cabeal

If you listened to this week's Comic Bastards Podcast we actually talk about One-Punch Man. You should listen to that and also buy this if you haven't watched it yet. It's worth owning even if there are a bunch of streaming options... shit, I might buy it and I need more anime like a hole in the head.

Dustin Cabeal 4/27/17 Dustin Cabeal 4/27/17

Preview: Sherlock and Watson Team Up in the All-Ages Adventures of KID SHERLOCK

John Watson is nervous being the only dog at his new school, Baker Elementary. But when he takes an interest in fellow student, Sherlock Holmes, the two become unlikely, and sometimes contentious, friends. Together they deal with bullies, track down lost toys, investigate stolen playground equipment, and even face an unseen threat terrorizing the school halls. All the while Watson tries to help Sherlock make friends with his fellow students and Sherlock tries to help Watson become a better detective.

Press Release 4/24/17 Press Release 4/24/17

Preview: Bloodshot Salvation #1

Valiant is proud to present your first look inside BLOODSHOT SALVATION #1 – the FIRST ISSUE of the BLOCKBUSTER NEW ONGOING SERIES from New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Lemire (BLOODSHOT REBORN, Moon Knight) and extraordinary artists Lewis LaRosa (BLOODSHOT REBORN, SAVAGE) & Mico Suayan (BLOODSHOT REBORN)! On September 27th, to protect his true love and newborn daughter from the forces that made him a walking weapon, Valiant’s machine-made soldier will be forced to run his most dangerous mission yet…and begin a harrowing gauntlet of revenge and bloodshed that will forever redefine the course of Bloodshot’s present and future…

Press Release 4/23/17 Press Release 4/23/17

Title Announcement: Best Wishes From Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce Best Wishes, an original graphic novel from Dark Horse founder and acclaimed writer Mike Richardson (Star Wars: Crimson Empire, 47 Ronin, Echoes) and Eisner Award–winning writer/artist Paul Chadwick (Concrete, The World Below, Gifts of the Night). Cowritten by Richardson and Chadwick, Best Wishes is Chadwick’s first comics work since 2013!

Press Release 4/23/17 Press Release 4/23/17

Seven Seas Licenses TO LOVE RU and TO LOVE RU DARKNESS Manga Series

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition--both print and digital--of the To Love Ru and To Love Ru Darkness manga series by Saki Hasemi and Kentaro Yabuki! To Love Ru first appeared in Weekly Shōnen Jump and To Love Ru Darkness ran in Jump Square.

Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17 Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17

Seven Seas Licenses MONSTER GIRL DOCTOR Light Novel Series

Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the license acquisition--both print and digital--of the Monster Girl Doctor light novel series, written by Orikō Yoshino and illustrated by Z-ton, one of the artists from Monster Musume: I Heart Monster Girls!

Press Release 4/20/17 Press Release 4/20/17

Marvel Wants You To Know That Some Heroes Could Be Better After Generations Event Thingy

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Once upon a time, a kid from New York City picked up a shield and charged into battle…A prodigal son lifted a sacred hammer and proved himself worthy…And an arrogant genius forged an armor that would harness his true potential. Together, they became some of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and ushered in the age of marvels! Today, Marvel Comics is proud to present an exciting new series, done in the mighty Marvel manner uniting Marvel’s iconic heroes with their modern-day torchbearers for a fun and fast-paced adventure fans have been waiting for! This August, prepare for Marvel’s GENERATIONS!

Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17 Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17

DC Announces Dark Matter Line Of Books

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Retailers had a front-row seat at Chicago’s C2E2 today when DC Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee unveiled six new DC Universe titles under the banner Dark Matter, partnering the most acclaimed artists in the industry with award-winning writers. Beginning this August, under the guidance of iconic artists Greg Capullo, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr., DC will launch new titles THE SILENCER, SIDEWAYS, IMMORTAL MEN, DAMAGE, NEW CHALLENGERS, with characters from each of these series first appearing in the previously announced DARK NIGHTS: METAL.

Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17 Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17

Oni Press Announces Three New Series at Diamond Retailer Summit 2017

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Oni Press, Portland's premier independent comic book publisher, is thrilled to announce three new series at the Diamond Retailer Summit 2017 in Chicago, IL: DEAD OF WINTER, MADE MEN, and SPECTACLE.

Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17 Dustin Cabeal 4/20/17

Seven Seas Licenses YOKAI GIRLS Manga Series

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition--both print and digital--of the Yokai Girls manga series by Kazuki Funatsu, a sexy action-comedy of monster (girl) proportions!