DBD e-Newsletter for February 2016 *July Sales Kit*

DBD e-Newsletter for February 2016 July Sales Kit

Published: Tue, 02/16/16

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Light and Dark Face Off in IDW's Skylanders

New elements have appeared, but a plot by the evil candy king may spell sugary doom for all in Skylanders: Light In the Dark from IDW Publishing.

DBD July 2016 Sales Kit

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

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

DBD VP Sales and Marketing Kuo-Yu Liang offers retailers his picks for the hottest items in the DBD July 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 July 2016 Sales Kit

Making Star Trek History With IDW's Starfleet Academy

A new chapter in Star Trek history begins with fresh faces in IDW Publishing's Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and we interviewed creators Mike Johnson, Ryan Parrott, and Derek Charm for news about the book's maiden voyage!

Millar Crafts an Uplifting Tale for Image With Huck

A simple man uses his powers to help his neighbors, but when his secret gets out everything changes in Huck, the new graphic novel from Wanted and Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar, published by Image Comics.

Horror Takes Root for Avatar in Alan Moore's Providence

Legendary comic writer Alan Moore returns to the world of Lovecraft in a meticulously-researched story mixing horror with social reality in Providence Act 1. Here, Moore explains the genesis behind his new project.

Super Dreams Realized for Valiant's Faith

Faith Herbert always wanted adventure, and she finds them in the superhero life in Valiant Entertainment's Faith Vol. 1: Hollywood and Vine, a new series praised in sources including People Magazine!

Image Tracks Digital Drug Wars in Tokyo Ghost

Two of Los Angeles' finest are about to embark on a trans-Pacific journey out of their urban wasteland in pursuit of justice in Tokyo Ghost Vol. 1: Atomic Garden, the new Image Comics series from NYT bestselling author Rick Remender.

The Fur Will Fly in Joe Books' Zootopia Cinestory

A mystery plagues a town of talking animals in Disney's new film Zootopia, and Joe Books brings the sure-fire hit to readers with the Disney Zootopia Cinestory.

The Truth Is Uncovered In Udon's Persona 4

A group of students are sent to another dimension, where their secrets hold untold power in Persona 4 Vol. 1, the manga adaptation of the hit video game from Udon Entertainment.

Even Bad Luck Has Some Upsides For Oni's Lucky Penny

We speak to creators Ananth Hirsh and Yuko Ota about their new graphic novel Lucky Penny from Oni Press, about a young woman whose notoriously bad luck might just lead to romance... and danger.

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IDW Finds the Truth in New X-Files Anthology

NYT bestselling author Jonathan Maberry edits a new collection of tales featuring the cases of Agents Mulder and Scully in X-Files: The Truth is Out There from IDW Publishing.

American History and Monsters: Chris Dingess Takes On Manifest Destiny for Image

Writer Chris Dingess reveals the adventures of Lewis and Clark that didn't make it into the history books in Manifest Destiny from Image Comics. With the release of the third volume, we speak to Dingess about the inspiration and secrets of this series.

Dynamite Brings Shaft Back For Revenge

John Shaft is back with a vengeance, when a deal with the Godfather of crime proves deadlier than he thought in Shaft's Revenge, the first new Shaft prose in over 40 years from Dynamite Entertainment.

Can the Doctor Escape Penguin's Web in Space?

A mission to help a besieged spaceship lands the Doctor in the clutches of a larger trap in the YA novel Doctor Who: Web in Space from Penguin UK.

Paizo Casts A Spell On Players With The Pathfinder: Arcane Anthology

Ancient spells and eldritch magics will be unleashed by players when they study Paizo's new Pathfinder Player Companion: Arcane Anthology!

DST Chooses All Heroes With Civil War Minimates

Whichever side you choose, Diamond Select Toys offers the heroes you want with their Civil War Minimates, featuring the stars of this summer's blockbuster Captain America: Civil War!

NEW RELEASES

New Release Spotlight

IDW Provides Huge Canvas for Matheson’s Shrinking Man

Richard Matheson's classic story comes to comics in the graphic novel adaptation The Shrinking Man from IDW Publishing.

Rock 'N' Roll Suicide Hits Image's Wicked + The Divine

An A-list assembly of guest artists contribute help explore the lives of the new Pantheon before and after their godhoods in The Wicked + The Divine Vol. 3: Commercial Suicide from Image Comics.

New Allies and Enemies For Action Lab's Hero Cats

Stellar City's feline force meets a new ally, but even together they may not be enough to stop an evil alliance in Action Lab Entertainment's Hero Cats Vol. 3: The Crow King Saga.

Delve Deeper Into Dark Souls II with Udon's Design Works

Udon Entertainment offers fans of the hit video game Dark Souls II a deeper look into the art and characters with Dark Souls II: Design Works.

New Releases

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Upcoming Releases

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Diamond Becomes Worldwide Distributor for Lion Forge Comics

Graphic novel publisher Lion Forge Comics has signed a distribution agreement with Diamond Comic Distributors naming Diamond the exclusive distributor to the comic book specialty market and book markets worldwide.
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