DBD December 2017 e-Newsletter: JULY 2018 SALES KIT LIVE

Published: Tue, 12/19/17

July 2018 Sales Kit Live, ENTER TO WIN Graphic Novels for Your Store and more! | View online
 
FEATURED ARTICLE
Image Comics is Moonstruck in Latest YA Fantasy Adventure
 
Werewolf barista Julie and her new girlfriend go on a date to a close-up magic show, but all heck breaks loose when the magician casts a horrible spell on their friend Chet. Now it's up to the team of mythical pals to stop the illicit illusionist before it's too late. Creators Grace Ellis and Shae Beagle along with Image Editor Laurenn McCubbin discuss their latest graphic novel Moonstruck from Image Comics
 
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ENTER TO WIN Graphic Novels for Your Store
 
Thanks for being a loyal DBD subscriber! To celebrate the holidays and thank you for your constant support, we will be giving away five graphic novel prizes to our email subscribers. Find out how you could win here!
 
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Name of the Rose Meets The Walking Dead in New Historical Fiction GN
 
It’s the late 14th Century, and a Great Pestilence—the “Black Death”— is sweeping across Europe, killing over 100 million people. But, what if history as we know it was a lie? Read our interview with the master of violence, gore, and mayhem, Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Deadpool) on his latest work from Aftershock Comics, Pestilence Volume 1.
 
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INDIE BOOKSELLER NEWS
         
 
November's Top 25 Best-Selling Graphic Novels

DBD presents the top 25 best-selling graphic novels from our publishers based on sales data collected by Bookscan. In November, the The Walking Dead Volume 28 from Image Comics was the number one selling book. For last month's top 25, click here.

  1. The Walking Dead Volume 28
  2. The Walking Dead: Here's Negan
  3. The Walking Dead Book 14
  4. Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign
  5. The Walking Dead Volume 27
  6. The Walking Dead Compendium 1
  7. The Walking Dead Compendium 3
  8. Saga Volume 7
  9. Rat Queens Volume 4: High Fantasies
  10. Monstress Volume 1
  11. Starfinder Alien Archive
  12. The Walking Dead Compendium 2
  13. Saga Volume 1
  14. The Walking Dead Volume 1
  15. Paper Girls Volume 1
  16. Paper Girls Volume 3
  17. Pathfinder: Ultimate Wilderness
  18. Monstress Volume 2
  19. I Hate Fairyland Volume 3
  20. Saga Book 2
  21. Rick & Morty HC Volume 1
  22. The Walking Dead Volume 2
  23. Starfinder Core Rulebook
  24. Saga Volume 2
  25. Saga Volume 6
 
 
BookScan Reports 25% Increase in Children's Graphic Novel Sales
 
Graphic novels for children were up 25% in sales between 2015-2016, according to NPD Bookscan’s Kristen McLean in a presentation delivered at the Global Kids Connect 2017 conference. READ MORE
 
 
Comically Aware: Graphic Novel Reviews for Booksellers
DBD introduces a new monthly graphic novel review series by bookseller Bianca Walters (The Book Table). This month, Bianca takes a look at Secret Weapons from Valiant, Eternal Empire Volume 1 from Image Comics, and World Reader from AfterShock Comics, providing reviews, sell-through suggestions, and best target audiences for each. READ MORE
 
New Digital Review Copies Available Now on Edelweiss
FEATURED GRAPHIC NOVEL
         
 
 
FEATURED TITLE
Saga Volume 8

By Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
Image Comics | 9781534303492, $14.99
Release Date: January 2018

After the traumatic events of the War for Phang, Hazel, her parents, and their surviving companions embark on a life-changing adventure at the westernmost edge of the universe. Collects issues 43 through 48.

REVIEWS
"It’s always a good day when Saga returns, and its latest looks set to bring new readers into the fold... Saga [Volume 8] makes for an excellent jumping on point for new readers."
- IGN

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New Digital Review Copies Available Now on NetGalley!
DECEMBER TOP NEW RELEASES
         
 
 
Grimms Manga Tales (English)
TOKYOPOP
9781427857309, $17.99
SC, 5 x 7, 352 pages
Fantasy, Ages 9+
In Stores: 12/05/2017
 
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BESTSELLER ALERT
Secret Weapons
VALIANT
9781682152294, $9.99
SC, 6 x 10, 112 pages
Superhero, Ages 13+
In Stores: 12/26/2017
 
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PREVIEW AVAILABLE
GRRL Scouts: Magic Socks
IMAGE COMICS
9781534303478, $16.99
SC, 176 pages
Action/Humor, Ages 16+
In Stores: 12/26/2017
 
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KISS The Elder Vol. 2: Odyssey
DYNAMITE
9781524105099, $19.99
SC, 6 x 10, 160 pages
Music/Sci-Fi, Ages 16+
In Stores: 12/12/2017
 
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DBD JULY 2018 SALES KIT
         
 
 
  DBD JANUARY 2018 SALES KIT

The DBD July 2018 Sales Kit from Diamond Book Distributors is now available.

This issue features graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise scheduled to ship in July 2018 and beyond, including Sleepless Volume 1 from Image Comics, Shipwreck Volume 1 from AfterShock Comics, Little Tails Under the Sea from Lion Forge and more!

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Click here to see previous Sales Kits
 
Highlights From The July 2018 Sales Kit
 
 
Scales & Scoundrels Vol. 2
IMAGE COMICS
9781534306820, $16.99
SC, 6 x 9, 120 pgs
Fantasy, Ages 9+
In Stores: 07/17/2018
 
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Quantum and Woody! (2017) Vol. 1
VALIANT
9781682152690, $9.99
SC, 6 x 10, 128 pgs
Fantasy, Ages 13+
In Stores: 07/24/2018
 
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Telegenic!: Atsushi Nishigori Animation Works

UDON ENTERTAINMENT
9781772940626, $44.99
SC, 9 x 9, 248 pgs
Art Book, Ages 16+
In Stores: 07/11/2018

 
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Green Almonds: Letters from Palestine

LION FORGE
9781941302897, $19.99
SC, 7 x 9, 152 pgs
Graphic Lit., Ages 13+
In Stores: 07/31/2018

 
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Holiday Gift Guide Catalog
 
 
 
DBD Adult Coloring Books
 
 
 
DBD Spring 2018 Catalog
 
 
 
DBD Spring 2018 Catalog Kids
 
 
DBD NEWS
         
 
 
Wicked Cow Studios Partners with Diamond Book Distributors
 
Diamond Book Distributors has been named the exclusive worldwide distributor for Wicked Cow Studios.
 
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Diamond Named Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for Publisher Albatross Funnybooks
 
Diamond Book Distributors has been named the exclusive world-wide distributor in the Comic Book Specialty Market and for the Book Market for Albatross Funnybooks.
 
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