DBD e-Newsletter for December 2015 *May 2016 Sales Kit*

Published: Tue, 12/22/15

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Kung Fu Panda
 
 
Joe Books Unleashes Furious Fun With the Kung Fu Panda Cinestory
 
Dragon Warrior Po returns to theaters this January, and Joe Books captures the action and laughs in the Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda Cinestory graphic novel!
 
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DBD May 2016 Sales Kit
 
 
  Sales Kit
   

The DBD May 2016 Sales Kit from Diamond Book Distributors is now available.

This issue features graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise scheduled to ship in May 2016.

DBD VP Sales and Marketing Kuo-Yu Liang offers retailers his picks for the hottest items in the DBD May 2016 Sales Kit, along with notes to help inform retailers and salespeople and offer tips in selling these items.

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Highlights From The May 2016 Sales Kit
 
TMNT
 
New Order Includes Old Chaos for IDW's TMNT
The Turtles may have entered a new age, but they quickly find some things stay the same as enemies from all sides are revealed in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 14: Order from Chaos from IDW Publishing.
 
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We Stand On Guard
 
Image's We Stand on Guard Calls Northern Neighbors to Arms
Canada defends itself against a giant robot invasion from an unexpected enemy - America - in Image Comics's We Stand On Guard from Brian K. Vaughan (Saga) and Steve Skroce (The Matrix). Read this interview with both of the book's creators.
 
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Mercury Heat
 
Kieron Gillen Turns up the Mercury Heat for Avatar

A cop works the toughest beat of all - the planet Mercury - in Avatar Press's Mercury Heat Vol. 1 from Kieron Gillen, co-creator of The Wicked + The Divine.

 
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Marvel's Thor
 
Joe Books Brings the Thunder with Marvel's Thor
Joe Books launches a new YA prose trilogy starring the Avengers' resident God of Thunder with Marvel's Thor: Dueling With Giants.
 
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My Little Pony
 
Art is Magic for IDW's My Little Pony
 
IDW Publishing presents their first My Little Pony art collection in My Little Pony: Art is Magic. Here, we speak with tow of the artists whose work is in the book, Agnes Garbowska and Sara Richard!
 
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Private Eye
 
Image Investigates a Secretive Future With Vaughan's Private Eye
 
Brian K. Vaughan (Saga) and Marcos Martin (Daredevil)'s widely acclaimed digital s-f/mystery comes to print in The Private Eye Deluxe Edition from Image Comics.
 
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Swords of Sorrow
 
Dynamite Assembles Its Fiercest Females In Swords of Sorrow
 
Dynamite Entertainment brings the women warriors from several of its titles together for a massive crossover adventure in Swords of Sorrow: The Complete Saga. Here, head writer Gail Simone discusses the ambitious project which stars Red Sonja, Dejah Thoris, Vampirella, Jungle Girl, and more!
 
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Alabaster
 
Gemstone Celebrates Fan Creations With New Guide to Cosplay
 
The art of costume-making, or cosplay, has become a staple of pop culture conventions, and Gemstone Publishing offers a how-to for casual and serious fans with The Overstreet Guide to Cosplay. Here, we talk to the editors of this new volume on the growing trend.
 
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Dirk
 
Douglas Adams's Dirk Gently Is On The Case For IDW
 
Douglas Adams's bestselling gumshoe stars in a new graphic novel with Dirk Gently: The Interconnectedness of All Kings! Check inside for an interview with writer Chris Ryall and a look at a few preview pages!
 
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Rat Queens
 
Image Offers Deluxe Magic And Mayhem In New Rat Queens Hardcover
 
The misadventures of the booze-swilling, evil-fighting, mischief-making quartet is collected in a new prestige package in the Rat Queens Deluxe Edition Vol. 1.
 
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Warrior
 
Prime Assembles Warrior Women in New Collection
 
Prime Books collects stories from George R.R. Martin, Jane Yolen, Carrie Vaughn, and more in the anthology Warrior Women, focusing on female-centered science fiction stories.
 
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GFT
 
Color in the World of Grimm Fairy Tales in Zenescope's Adult Coloring Book
 
Zenescope collects some of its most popular and iconic cover artwork in Grimm Fairy Tales Adult Coloring Book, a fun and fantastic coloring book aimed at adults but appropriate for most audiences.
 
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Crystal
 
IDW and Lion Forge Assemble Teen Heroes In Crystal Cadets
 

A diverse group of teenage girls comes together to save the world and have fun in Crystal Cadets from IDW Publishing and Lion Forge Comics.
 
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Southern
 
Suspense, Intrigue Board Image's Southern Cross
 
Acclaimed writer Becky Cloonan and artist Andy Bellanger present a dark mystery in deep space in Southern Cross Vol. 1 from Image Comics.
 
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Ghostbusters
 
DST's Ghostbusters Select Figures Ain't Afraid of No Ghost
 
You won't have to worry about spirits invading your toyshelf with the release of Diamond Select Toys' Ghostbusters Select Action Figures Series 2, featuring Venkman, Egon, and Dana!
 
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DBD
 
Nicholas Sinisi Joins Diamond Book Distributors as Sales Manager
 
Diamond Book Distributors (DBD) is pleased to announce the hiring of Nicholas Sinisi in the position of Sales Manager, primarily responsible for managing independent bookstores, Hastings, Bookazine and special sales.
 
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NEW RELEASES
         
 
 
 
New Release Spotlight
 
March
 
IDW/Top Shelf's March: Book One Added to List of Recommended Reading for 7-8 Graders in NYC
NYC Reads 365 included March: Book One in the recommended reading list for students in grades 7-8. Check inside to find out more about NYC Reads 365..
 
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Drifter
 
New Volume, New Challenges for Image's Drifter
Abram Pollux's fight for survival gets tougher as a new arc begins in Drifter Vol. 2: The Wake from Image Comics.
 
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Nutmeg
 
Sweet Crime Earns Bitter Consequences in Action Lab's Nutmeg
High schoolers Poppy and Cassia's criminal brownie empire continues to rise, but rival bakers and suspicious gumshoes might turn things sour in Nutmeg Vol. 2: Late Fall: Brownie Points from Action Lab Entertainment.
 
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Good Dinosaur
 
Joe Books Keeps the Joy Going With the Good Dinosaur Fun Book
Fans of Disney Pixar's newest blockbuster can enjoy the film long after they leave the theater with the Good Dinosaur Fun Book from Joe Books.
 
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New Releases
 
New Releases
 

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Upcoming Releases
 
Upcoming Releases
 
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Net Galley
 
New on Net Galley
 

The newest titles from our publishers now available for viewing on Net Galley, including Image Comics's The Private Eye Deluxe Edition.
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