Diamond BookShelf e-Newsletter for March 2013

Published: Mon, 03/04/13




March 2013
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Civil Rights Legend Rep. John Lewis To Launch Graphic Novel Trilogy In August
Congressman John Lewis, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and Eisner Award-winning artist Nate Powell, will share his story as one of the key figures in the civil rights movement in the graphic novel trilogy March, published by Top Shelf Productions with the first volume releasing in August.
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BookShelf's Recommended Reads for Spring
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the comics are ready for reading as BookShelf offers a list of graphic novel highlights released from March through May 2013.
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A Spotlight On Women In Comics
In honor of Women's History Month, BookShelf offers a small sampling of prominent female comics creators and characters.
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The Search Begins In Dark Horse's New Last Airbender Series
One of the biggest questions of The Last Airbender may finally be answered in Dark Horse Comics' Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 1. See a preview here.
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IDW Re-Tells The Wizard's Tale
IDW Publishing re-releases a light-hearted tale of magic and redemption by comic veteran Kurt Busiek and artist David Wenzel, The Wizard's Tale. See a preview here.
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Morrison And Robertson Get Happy!
Grant Morrison teams up with artist Darick Robertson to present a gritty Christmas tale featuring depraved criminals and an imaginary flying blue horse in Happy!, from Image Comics.
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The Wonderful World Of Oz In Comics
In time for the release of Oz the Great and Powerful, BookShelf offers a look at the Wizard of Oz-inspired graphic novels of Eric Shanower, including adaptations and original works.
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Eureka Productions Offers Graphic Look At Native American Classics
The latest volume in Eureka Productions' Graphic Classics series turns its view to the foundations of this country in Graphic Classics Vol. 24: Native American Classics.
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Gemstone Helps Fans Get Started With The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comics #1
Offering tips for the new (or newly-serious) comic fan, The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comics #1 comes from the same team behind The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Associate Publisher J.C. Vaughn talks about the project.
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Prime Books Saves The Day With Superheroes
Editor Rich Horton assembles a collection of powerful and fantastic stories in the new anthology Superheroes from Prime Books.
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Katie's Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews for Schools and Libraries
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews Action Lab Entertainment's Princeless Book One and First Second's The Olympians series, with suggestions for how they could be used in a classroom or workshop setting.
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New Releases: Available Now
Each month, BookShelf presents a list of newly released graphic novels. Here are descriptions of titles that shipped in February 2013, broken down by age rating.
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Upcoming Releases: May
Each month, BookShelf presents a list of upcoming graphic novels from the current issue of PREVIEWS, the Comic Shop's Catalog. Here are descriptions of upcoming titles, due for release starting in May 2013, broken down by age rating.
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Top 50 Graphic Novels for January 2013

For educators or librarians interested to know which graphic novels are bestsellers at your local comic shop, DC Comics' Fables Vol. 18: Cubs in Toyland is the best-selling graphic novel in Diamond's Top 50 Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks for January.
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Top 25 Manga for January 2013

In order for librarians and educators to be informed about what people are buying from local comic shops, BookShelf presents the Top 25 Manga for January, led by Yen Press' Black Butler Vol. 12.
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MediaWatch

More and more, the comic book and graphic novel industry is making an impact on Hollywood and getting mainstream media attention. To help you keep up with the latest developments and characters or books getting the spotlight, BookShelf offers a regularly updated list of release dates, news and notes, and latest trailers. To see the latest, visit the MediaWatch page.
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PCA/ACA

The 43rd Annual Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association National Conference takes place March 27-30 in Washington, DC, and features presentations on numerous aspects of pop culture, including comics, science fiction, and more.
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