Diamond BookShelf e-Newsletter for May 2013

Published: Fri, 05/10/13




May 2013
diamondbookshelf.com
Diamond Bookshelf


A Comic-Creating Superhero: An Interview With Faith Erin Hicks
BookShelf interviews comic creator Faith Erin Hicks about her latest graphic novel, the lighthearted The Adventures of Superhero Girl, as well as her latest project, the video game adaptation The Last of Us, both published by Dark Horse Comics.
More>>
Playing With Characters: An Interview With The Pathfinder Comic Creative Team
Jim Zub and Andrew Huerta, the writer/artist team for Dynamite Entertainment's Pathfinder comic series, share their insight on their creative collaboration, Pathfinder Vol. 1: Dark Water Rising.
More>>
The Boys Behind The Man Of Steel
In his new book Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster - the Creators of Superman, Brad Ricca offers an in-depth look at the creative duo and their trials and tribulations. BookShelf spoke with Ricca about his work and what he learned in a decade of research.
More>>
Dark Horse Publisher Mike Richardson On Manga
Dark Horse Comics Publisher Mike Richardson talks about 25 years of Dark Horse Manga, his comic 47 Ronin and more!
More>>
Graphic Novel Spotlight: Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month, and BookShelf offers a selection of graphic novels that highlight the struggle and triumphs of dealing with mental illness.
More>>
New Graphic Novels Available On Net Galley
For librarians and educators looking to sample some upcoming books before they hit the shelves, BookShelf offers a list of the newest titles now available for viewing on Net Galley, including IDW Publishing's Edison Rex, Dark Horse Comics' Lone Wolf and Cub Omnibus Vol. 1, and Image Comics' Great Pacific Vol. 1
More>>
The New BookShelf Magazine Has Arrived
Hosting a conference, workshop, or lecture on graphic novels in schools and/or libraries? Lucky issue #13 of the BookShelf Magazine is available as a handy introductory resource to give away.
More>>
Darkness Falls In Star Trek Film Prequel
IDW Publishing presents the official prequel to J.J. Abrams' blockbuster film Star Trek Into Darkness with Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness. See a preview here.
More>>
Journey Begins Across Image’s Great Pacific
A privileged young man sets out to find his destiny on one of the world's most polluted sites in Great Pacific Volume 1: Trashed!, published by Image Comics. See a preview here.
More>>
Oni Delivers Infinite Sadness For Scott Pilgrim
The remastered epic saga of one man versus seven evil exes continues in Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover Vol. 3: Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness, in which Scott must face not only Ramona's evil ex, but one of his own!
More>>
2013 Eisner Award Nominees Announced
Topping the 2013 list with 5 nominations each is Pantheon Books' Building Stories, Image Comics' Fatale and Marvel Comics' Hawkeye.
More>>

New Releases: Available Now
Each month, BookShelf presents a list of newly released graphic novels. Here are descriptions of titles that shipped in April 2013, broken down by age rating.
More>>

Upcoming Releases: July
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 July 2013, broken down by age rating.
More>>

School Articles

Core Lists

Sponsored By

Top 50 Graphic Novels for April 2013

For educators or librarians interested to know which graphic novels are bestsellers at your local comic shop, Image Comics' The Walking Dead Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye is the best-selling graphic novel in Diamond's Top 50 Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks for April.
Bestsellers
More>>

Top 25 Manga for April 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 April, led by Kodansha Comics' Sailor Moon Vol. 10.
Bestsellers
More>>

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.
More>>

Toronto Comics And Art Festival

The Toronto Comics and Arts Festival returns to the Toronto Public Library May 11-12. Guests at this year's event include Love and Rockets creators Jamie and Gilbert Hernandez, Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee '’Malley, Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Art Spiegelman (Maus), and TOON Books' Françoise Mouly. Additionally, Friday May 10 will be Librarian & Educator Day, featuring a keynote address by Telgemeier and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy) as well as speakers and panels. For full information and to register, visit the TCAF web site.
Upcoming Events
More>>

Library And Graphic Novel Programs at BEA

This year's Book Expo America - taking place May 30-June 1 in New York City - features a number of programs and panels for librarians and graphic novel fans. See the list here.
Upcoming Events
More>>


About Diamond Bookshelf:

Managing Editor:
Mark Banaszak
bmark@diamondcomics.com

Contributors: Allyn Gibson, Todd Kaylor, Caitlin Plovnick, Lance Woods

Sponsor/Advertise:
ads@diamondcomics.com


Send Us Your Feedback! Share Your Lesson Plans