DBD e-Newsletter for December 2014 *May 2015 Sales Kit*

Published: Tue, 12/16/14




December 2014
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The Diamond Graphic Novel Common Core List Updated for 2015
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. The list has been updated for 2015, with new titles and more features to make it easier to use.
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The Show Must Go On For Image's Saga
Still on the run, Marko and Alana face new threats from unexpected sources in Image Comics' Saga Vol. 4, the latest volume in the NYT #1 bestselling series.
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IDW Makes Friendship An Adventure For My Little Pony
Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Trixie take center stage in IDW Publishing's My Little Pony: Adventures in Friendship Vol. 1, a new digest-sized collection of tales featuring the hit characters.
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Avatar Colors In Moore's Another Subrurban Romance
Readers can get the full experience of one of comics legend Alan Moore's seminal works with Another Suburban Romance: Color Edition from Avatar Press.
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The Hunted Becomes The Hunter In CME's The Gifted
A wolf gains sentience in the ruins of civilization, and begins a quest to topple man from the dominant position in The Gifted Books 1 & 2 from Creative Mind Energy.
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Try To Make It Out Alive In Ciudad From Oni Press
The city is Tyler Rake and Eva Roche's prison, but its inhabitants want to make it their grave in Oni Press' Ciudad from Joe and Anthony Russo, writers/directors of Captain America: The Winter Soldier! See a five page preview here!
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Snow, Suspense Accumulate in IDW's Winterworld
Readers can venture to the icebound Earth in Winterworld Vol. 1: La Niña the first collection of the new series from IDW Publishing and the basis for the new show from Xbox Entertainment Studio!
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Sex Criminals Creators Share Just the Tips at Image
Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky - creators of NYT bestseller Sex Criminals - share their amassed knowledge with curious readers in the Just the Tips!
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Seven To Die In New Aspen Prose Novel
A college student finds a pendant which unlocks superhuman powers in her - and a mystery as to her origins in Seven to Die from Aspen MLT.
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Legendary Treasure Awaits In Paizo's Pathfinder: Plunder & Peril
Survive the terrors that guard an ancient hoard in Paizo's Pathfinder Module: Plunder & Peril - if you can!
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Let The Rocket Raccoon Bank Guard Your Money (And The Galaxy)
The baddest bounty hunter in the galaxy will protect your cash without costing you an eye and a leg with Monogram Products' Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Raccoon Figural 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 Star Trek: City on the Edge of Forever, Image Comics' Wildfire Vol. 1, GEN Manga's Stones of Power, and Magnetic Press' Daomu.
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DBD May 2015 Sales Kit

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

DBD VP Sales and Marketing Kuo-Yu Liang offers retailers his picks for the hottest items in the DBD May 2015 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. If you are interested in more information, simply contact us.

Common Core Resources

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: Alison Bechdel's Fun Home heads to Broadway next year!
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DBD At ALA Midwinter Meeting

The American Library Association Midwinter Meeting takes place Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2015 in Chicago, IL. Diamond Book Distributors/Diamond BookShelf will be exhibiting at booth 4729. For more information, visit the ALA Midwinter Meeting 2015 web site.


About DBD e-Newsletter

Managing Editor:
Mark Banaszak

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

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