DBD e-Newsletter for July 2013 *December 2013 Sales Kit*

Published: Tue, 07/16/13




July 2013
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Announcing the Diamond Graphic Novel Common Core List
The Diamond Graphic Novel Common Core List offers graphic novels from DBD publishers that will fit into a Common Core curriculum, along with resources to help educators and librarians best utilize these materials.
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Return to the World of Avatar with Dark Horse's The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series
Dark Horse gives fans an in-depth look at the Nickelodeon hit with The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series, while continuing the original series with Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search Part 2.
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Rocketeer Heads Off Hollywood Horror In New IDW HC
Dave Stevens' pulp hero takes on a new danger in the land of glitz in The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror from IDW Publishing.
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An Invincible Interview With Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman's superhero series hits a landmark in Invincible Vol. 18: The Death of Everyone, from Image Comics, containing its 100th comic issue and game-changing storyline. Diamond spoke with Kirkman about the series and hitting the 100-issue landmark.
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'Mouse Guard: The Black Axe' Interview with David Petersen
David Petersen takes readers into the history of the Mouse Guard to reveal the tragic hero's journey of Celanwe in Mouse Guard: The Black Axe from Archaia Entertainment. Diamond spoke with Petersen about the new collection.
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Dynamite Shines Fool Moon On Dresden Files
The star of the NYT bestselling prose series continues his fight against werewolves in the Windy City in Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files: Fool Moon Vol. 2 from Dynamite Entertainment.
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Oni Offers Another Look At Capote In Kansas
Oni Press releases a new edition of Ande Parks and Chris Samnee's fictional look into the making of In Cold Blood in Capote in Kansas.
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A Not-So-Scary Monster From Top Shelf
Top Shelf Productions presents the debut graphic novel from Rob Harrell, creator of the comic strip Big Top, in the kid-friendly Monster on the Hill, the story of a town's less-than-threatening monster.
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See The Art Behind The Fantasy With Dark Horse's The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy
Previously available only as a part of the now sold-out The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Boxed Set, Dark Horse is pleased to offer fans another chance to own the three-book hardcover set in the new The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Slipcased Edition!
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Prime Unleashes The Best Dark Fantasy And Horror
Editor Paula Guran unveils 35 tales from the shadowy side in The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror: 2013 Edition from Prime Books.
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Paizo Unleashes Kobolds On Pathfinder Players
The half-sized horrors of the Darkland's depths creep into players' campaigns in Pathfinder Player Companion: Kobolds of Golarion from Paizo Publishing.
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Holy Collectible! It's A Mini Mez-Itz Batmobile!
Quick! To the Batmobile! Now collectors can patrol the streets of Gotham (or any) City in style with the Mini Mez-Itz 1966 Batmobile, complete with Batman and Robin figures! A Diamond exclusive!
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Dark Horse Announces All New Kitchen Sink Imprint
Dark Horse Comics announced today that they have entered into a joint venture to add the newly formed Kitchen Sink Books as an exclusive and independent publishing imprint.
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Diamond to Distribute Pedigree Books for First Time in North America
UK-based publisher Pedigree Books has signed with Diamond Comic Distributors allowing their publications to be distributed to bookstore and comic book specialty stores in North America.
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2013 Harvey Award Nominees Announced
The final ballot for the 2013 Harvey Awards has been released, with winners chosen by comic book industry professionals and announced at the Baltimore Comic Con, September 7-8. DBD Publishers are well represented in the nominations, with 4 for Dark Horse Comics, 7 for IDW Publishing, 12 for Image Comics, 6 for Fantagraphics, 5 for Archaia Entertainment, and 2 each for Top Shelf Productions, Abstract Studios, and Twomorrows Publishing.
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DBD December 2013 Sales Kit

The DBD December 2013 Sales Kit from Diamond Book Distributors is now available. This issue features graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise scheduled to ship in December 2013.
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Every month you'll receive an email featuring the latest DBD Sales Kit — highlighting the upcoming releases from our outstanding roster of publishers — as well as the latest updates on just announced graphics novels, DBD announcements, and other comics industry news. This month we highlight our publishers' upcoming graphic novels. If you are interested in more information, simply contact us.

New Sell Sheets Now Available

The Product Sell Sheet page has been updated with information on Pedigree's line of Annuals and Video Game Tie-In Books available from DBD's publishers. View all the Sell Sheets here.

New Graphic Novels Available On Net Galley

For retailers 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 Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars Vol. 1, IDW Publishing's Doctor Who: Winter's Dawn, Season's End, Archaia Entertainment's The Thrilling Adventure Hour, and Top Shelf Productions' A Matter of Life.
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MediaWatch News & Notes

All the news of comics, graphic novels, and pop-culture that the mass media is covering! This just in: FOX announces League of Extraordinary Gentlemen television show!
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Visit DBD In San Diego

Diamond Book Distributors (along with Diamond Comic Distributors) will be attending Comic-Con International: San Diego July 17-21. Visit the Diamond Booth (#2401) in the Exhibit Hall to see the latest offerings from DBD and have your questions answered by our representatives.


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