DBD e-Newsletter for September 2014 *February 2015 Sales Kit*

Published: Tue, 09/16/14




September 2014
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Skylanders Launch Into Comics With New IDW Graphic Novel
Fans of the hit video game/toy line Skylanders can get the story behind the latest game in IDW Publishing's Skylanders: The Kaos Trap. We speak with editor David Hedgecock about the new graphic novel, and feature a five page preview.
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AMC's The Walking Dead Season 5 Shambles Back on October 12! Are You Ready?
Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead will once again terrorize TV viewers this fall on AMC, and retailers can prepare their customers for the much-anticipated fifth season of the series with a host of Image Comics' volumes and various merchandise from the hit comic and show.
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Cute Meets Creepy With Action Lab's Vamplets
Designer Gayle Middleton has worked on series such as Littlest Pet Shop and My Little Pony, and unleashes her own creation in Vamplets: Nightmare Nursery, published by Action Lab Entertainment. Diamond talks with Gayle about her horribly adorable gang of Vampyre babies, which were recently featured on The View.
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The World Goes to the Dogs in Avatar's Rover Red Charlie
Avatar Press presents a unique take on the apocalypse story as three best friends - who happen to be canines - try to navigate the end of civilization in Rover Red Charlie Vol. 1, written by Garth Ennis (Crossed, Preacher).
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The World's At Stake In Dynamite's Grimm
Detective Nick Burkhardt gets caught up with a Wesen who may not just bring destruction to him, but to the entire world in Grimm Vol. 2: Bloodlines from Dynamite Entertainment.
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The Conflict Comes Home In Magnetic Press' Meka
In a future where wars are fought with giant robots, two pilots come face-to-face with the consequences of their fighting in Meka from Magnetic Press. See a five page preview here.
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Valiant Welcomes Readers to New Japan With Rai
In 41st century Japan, a warrior must face the first murder in 1,000 years - and his own true nature - in Valiant Entertainment's Rai Vol. 1: Welcome to New Japan. See a preview here.
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Gemstone Explores Today's Comics With Overstreet's Marketplace Yearbook
The publisher of the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide offer an extensive look at the current - and upcoming - comics scene with Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2014 from Gemstone Publishing.
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ChiZine Offers Disturbing, Moving Gifts
Award-winning author Helen Marshall presents 18 haunting tales in Gifts for the One Who Comes After from ChiZine Publications.
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Be A New Kind Of Hero With Paizo's Pathfinder: Advanced Class Guide
Class is in Session! Explore new heights of heroism with Paizo's Pathfinder: Advanced Class Guide!
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Beam Up Savings With DST's Captain Kirk Bank
Diamond Select Toys takes your savings to the final frontier with the Star Trek TOS: Captain Kirk Vinyl Bust Bank!
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New Graphic Novels Available On Net Galley
For retailers looking to sample some upcoming books before they hit the shelves, Diamond offers a list of the newest titles now available for viewing on Net Galley, including IDW Publishing's V-Wars Vol. 1, Image Comics' The Fuse Vol. 1, Dynamite Entertainment's The Last Temtpation, and Magnetic Press' Meka.
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Resources



DBD February 2015 Sales Kit

The DBD February 2015 Sales Kit from Diamond Book Distributors is now available. This issue features graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise scheduled to ship in February 2015.
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Ku's Notes for February 2015

DBD VP Sales and Marketing Kuo-Yu Liang offers retailers his picks for the hottest items in the DBD February 2015 Sales Kit, along with notes to help inform retailers and salespeople and offer tips in selling these items.
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Common Core Resources

With the new school year starting up, DBD has compiled the articles from DBD and our library/educator web site Diamond BookShelf that cover graphic novels in the Common Core State Standards along with the updated Diamond Graphic Novel Common Core List in one place for easy access.
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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: There's a live action Supergirl TV show in the works from the producers of Arrow!!
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NCTE Annual Convention

The National Council of Teachers of English's Annual Convention takes place November 20-23 in Washington, DC. DBD will be represented by Publisher Spotlight in the Exhibit Hall. For more information, visit the NCTE Annual Conference web site.

NCSS Annual Conference

The National Council for Social Studies Annual Conference takes place Nov. 21-23 in Boston, MA. Diamond Book Distributors will be represented by Publisher Spotlight, who will be available for any questions about Diamond's graphic novels. For more information, visit the NCSS Conference web site.


About DBD e-Newsletter

Managing Editor:
Mark Banaszak

Contributors: Kuo-Yu Liang, Allan Greenberg, Mike Szymanski, Lance Woods, Todd Kaylor, Scott Hatfill

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