DBD e-Newsletter for May 2013 *November 2013 Sales Kit*

Published: Tue, 05/21/13




May 2013
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It's Cowboys Versus Demons in Dark Horse's R.I.P.D.: City of the Damned
Dark Horse Comics presents the prequel to the upcoming film R.I.P.D., starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges in R.I.P.D.: City of the Damned. See the trailer and a preview of the book here!
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The Crow's Creator Brings New Terror to IDW
A German death camp, a game of chess, and a new Crow come together in The Crow: Skinning the Wolves, an all-new graphic novel written and illustrated by James O'Barr and published by IDW Publishing.
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Image Reveals What Comes After For The Walking Dead
A new order has been established for Rick Grimes and his band of survivors, but not everyone wants to go along in The Walking Dead Volume 18: What Comes After from Image Comics.
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Archaia Explores The Dark Underbelly Of Mumbai Confidential
Writer Saurav Mohapatra describes his new crime fiction graphic novel, Mumbai Confidential Book One, published by Archaia Entertainment, which he calls "Sin City meets Slumdog Millionaire." We also feature a four page preview.
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Mayan Predictions Fulfilled in Dynamite's Prophecy Crossover Event
Many of the biggest action heroes of Dynamite Entertainment join together in an attempt to stop the apocalypse in Prophecy, starring Red Sonja, Vampirella, Pantha, and more.
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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!
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Valiant Sheds New Light On Shadowman
One of Valiant Entertainment's most popular heroes returns in Shadowman Vol. 1: Birth Rites.
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It's Armageddon Time In Prime's After The End
How will the world end? Twenty authors offer their visions of great catastrophe in After the End: Recent Apocalypses from Prime Books, which received a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
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Penguin UK Sticks With The Doctor
Fans can take (and leave) the scariest villains in the universe anywhere with the Doctor Who Official Sticker Book from Penguin UK.
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The Trinity War Breaks Out This Summer From DC Collectibles
This set brings together Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman — the legendary trinity of DC Comics — together in a single pack in their latest costumes.
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New Graphic Novels Available On Net Galley
For retailers looking to sample some upcoming books before they hit the shelves, DBD 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
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Start Something New with Diamond's New Sideline Program
If you're seeking to diversify the product mix you carry in your store, it's just become easier to "Start Something New" -- the title of a new program from Diamond that provides Store Starter Kits dedicated to a variety of merchandising and licensing ideas with tremendous profit potential!
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2013 Eisner Award Nominees Announced
DBD publishers garnered 66 nominations in this year's Eisner Awards, including 24 for Fantagraphics Books, 17 for Image Comics, nine for IDW Publishing, and six for Dark Horse Comics.
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DBD October 2013 Sales Kit

The DBD October 2013 Sales Kit from Diamond Book Distributors is now available. This issue features graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise scheduled to ship in October 2013.
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Ku's Notes For October 2013

DBD VP Sales and Marketing Kuo-Yu Liang offers retailers his picks for the hottest items in the DBD October 2013 Sales Kit, along with notes to help inform retailers and salespeople and offer tips in selling these items.
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Welcome to Diamond Book Distributors Monthly e-Newsletter!

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.

MediaWatch News & Notes

All the news of comics, graphic novels, and pop-culture that the mass media is covering! This just in: Star Trek Into Darkness brings in more than $164 million on its opening weekend!
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DBD To Attend Book Expo America

Diamond Book Distributors will be exhibiting at Book Expo America 2013, May 29-June 1 at the Javits Center in New York City.
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Join DBD At the 2013 ALA Annual Conference

The American Library Association will hold its annual conference on June 27 - July 2 in Chicago, IL. Visit DBD by the Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage, featuring presentations by publishers, creators, librarians, and educators!
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About DBD e-Newsletter:

Managing Editor:
Mark Banaszak

Contributors: Kuo-Yu Liang, Allan Greenberg, Tom Sadowski, Todd Kaylor, Scott Hatfill

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