DBD e-Newsletter for August 2016 *February 2017 Sales Kit*

DBD e-Newsletter for August 2016 February 2017 Sales Kit

Published: Tue, 08/16/16

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Rep. John Lewis's Civil Rights Memoir Concludes in March Book Three

Civil Rights leader John Lewis's graphic memoir reaches its historic climax in March Book Three from IDW Publishing/Top Shelf Entertainment. Here, we speak with March artist Nate Powell about this groundbreaking work, and present a preview of the final volume.

DBD February 2017 Sales Kit

The DBD February 2017 Sales Kit from Diamond Book Distributors is now available.

This issue features graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise scheduled to ship in February 2017.

DBD VP Sales and Marketing Kuo-Yu Liang offers retailers his picks for the hottest items in the DBD February 2017 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 February 2017 Sales Kit

IDW and Hasbro Spark an Epic Revolution

Six of Hasbro's most-celebrated properties combine for the launch of an all-new series of graphic novels in Revolution from IDW Publishing.

Kirkman, Azaceta Reveal Terrifying Secrets in Image's Outcast

With the hit Cinemax dramatically increasing viewer awareness of the title, a new and pivotal story arc presents the perfect opportunity to bring them on board with Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta Vol. 4 and the deluxe hardcover Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta Book One!

Explore the Fantasy with Dynamite's Path of Exile

Dynamite Entertainment offers players of Grinding Gear Games's massive dark fantasy game an in-depth look at the creative process with the Art of Path of Exile.

High School and Giant Robots Collide in Z2's Hyper Force Neo

Dean Masters is a high-school freshman who just happens to defend the city in a giant robot at night in Hyper Force Neo from Z2 Comics.

Color in the Art of Image's ODY-C

The gender-bending psychedelic sci-fi series from Matt Fraction (Sex Criminals) and Christian Ward now takes its art to a whole new level with the ODY-C Coloring and Activity Book from Image Comics.

Harley Quinn Covers Gemstone's New Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide

The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Vol. 46 from Gemstone Publishing arrives with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more.

Dynamite's Devolution Goes Forward in Reverse

Every living creature on Earth has been devolved - the evolutionary clock turned back, reverting all life to odd mutations and prehistoric incarnations in Dynamite Entertainment's Devolution. Here, writer Rick Remender takes readers into his new world where the future lies in the past.

Oni Spreads the Love With Fresh Romance

Oni Press revives the romance comic genre with a collection of stories featuring inclusive, modern sensibilities in Fresh Romance Vol. 1.

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Bloom County: Back In Black & White — And Color On Sundays

With the new collection Bloom County Episode XI: A New Hope coming from IDW this September, we caught up with creator Berkeley Breathed, who discusses his return to a (mostly) daily Bloom County!

Image's Cry Havoc Redefines 'Dogs of War'

Afghanistan provides the theatre of war for some highly unusual weapons in Image Comics's Cry Havoc Vol. 1: Mything in Action. Creators Si Spurrier and Ryan Kelly give us insight into this monstrous new graphic novel.

Udon Revisits Austen's Romance in Manga Classics: Sense and Sensibility

The Dashwood sisters' struggles for love amidst their ever-changing fortunes is faithfully adapted in the new Manga Classics: Sense and Sensibility from Udon Entertainment.

DST Smashes The Competition with Marvel Gallery Hulk Figure

The Green Goliath is here to dominate your toy shelf with the Marvel Gallery Hulk PVC Figure from Diamond Select Toys.

Diamond Book Distributors, Papercutz Announce UK Distribution Partnership

Diamond Book Distributors will now distribute the titles of kids graphic novel publisher Papercutz to markets in the United Kingdom.
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2016 Eisner Award Winners Announced

Comic-Con International is proud to announce the winners for the 2016 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. See the complete list of winners now!
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DBD Publishers' Books Recognized in VLA Diversity Awards

The Virginia Library Association announced its first Graphic Novel Diversity Award winners, with Image's Bitch Planet and IDW/Top Shelf's March taking the top honors.
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NEW RELEASES

New Release Spotlight

Making Star Trek History With IDW's Starfleet Academy

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

Pass the Exam or Literally Die Trying in Image's Deadly Class

A freshman finds his assassin school exam may be truly final in NYT bestselling author Rick Remender and Wes Craig's Deadly Class Vol. 4: Die for Me from Image Comics.

Teenage Crime-Fighters Strike in Action Lab's Miraculous

Marinette and Adrien aren't just students in Paris, they're also superheroes and the stars of the hit Nickelodeon series debut in graphic novels with Action Lab's Miraculous: Tales of Lady Bug and Cat Noir.

Joe Books Enchants Readers With New Descendants Cinestory

Fans of the Disney heroes and villains' children can now relive more of their animated exploits with the Disney Descendants Wicked World Cinestory Comic Vol. 2.

New Releases

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Upcoming Releases

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New on Net Galley

The newest titles from our publishers now available for viewing on Net Galley, including IDW's Crazy is the New Normal.
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