GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEBRUARY 2017
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GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
ARCHIE GIANT COMICS 75TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK Archie Superstars
Archie Giant Comics 75th Anniversary Book collects 480 pages of iconic Archie tales in this one amazing volume! Follow America’s favorite red-head as he navigates the pressures of the American teenager in the awkward, charming and hilarious way you’ve come to know and love. KEY SELLING POINTS • Celebrating 75 years of Archie Comics and Riverdale. • Great value - nearly 500 pages for just £6.99. • Archie remains one of the most popular American comics of all time. • The series was given a critically-acclaimed reboot, Archie Volume 1, in 2016 (Dark Horse; also available). ISBN 13: 9781682559802, 480pp p/b, £6.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2016
Graphic Novel
ARCHIE’S BIG BOOK VOL. 1 Magic, Music & Mischief Archie Superstars
This collection of classic stories features three amazing series from three legendary writers and artists: Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Josie and the Pussycats by George Gladir, Frank Doyle and Dan DeCarlo and Little Archie by Bob Bolling. This triple hitter is one no Archie fan will want to miss! KEY SELLING POINTS • New stories from three of Archie s most popular series: Archie, Josie and the Pussycats and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. • Written and illustrated by the Archie Superstars an impressive line-up whose work on the series spans more than 70 years. • Archie Comics is one of the most successful and longest running comics franchises of all time. • A live-action film of Archie is currently in production. ISBN 13: 9781682559826, 300pp p/b, £15.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2016
Graphic Novel
BETTY & VERONICA: FAIRY TALES
Graphic Novel
AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE: BETTY R.I.P. Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto & Francavilla, Francesco
The dark plague of the undead has swallowed Riverdale whole, forcing the survivors led by Archie, Betty and Veronica to flee the formerly idyllic town in search of safe haven. The rag-tag group’s once-light-hearted romantic rivalries, power struggles and family feuds are now cast in a desperate light, as tensions and emotions are heightened by the fact that any decision, no matter how trivial it may seem, could now be a choice between life and death. And more and more frequently, death is the winner.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Two massive names in the entertainment world reimagine Archie like never before! • Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has worked on everything from Glee (Fox) to Spider-Man (Marvel). • Francesco Francavilla is a renowned comic artist known for The Black Beetle and his work for Marvel and DC comics. • This is a genuine horror graphic novel that will appeal far beyond the traditional Archie demographic. • The first of a new series of horror graphic novels from Archie Comics. ISBN 13: 9781619889484, 160pp p/b, £16.5 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
Graphic Novel
ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS COMPENDIUM Archie Superstars
Archie 1000 Page Comics Compendium collects 1000 pages of iconic Archie tales in this one amazing volume! Follow America’s favourite red-head as he navigates the pressures of the American teenager in the awkward, charming and hilarious way you ve come to know and love. KEY SELLING POINTS • Archie is one of the most popular American comics characters of all time. • Comics Compendium collects together over 1000 pages of Archie action. • Archie received a high-profile reboot in 2016 with a new storyline from Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. ISBN 13: 9781682559956, 1000pp p/b, £11.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
Archie Superstars
Take a magical trip down Storybook Lane with this collection of the best fairy tale stories ever told in Riverdale! From glass slippers to giant beanstalks and yellow brick roads to tales from under the seas, this classic collection will have you entertained for hours! KEY SELLING POINTS • Classic fairytales are re-told featuring the loveable cast of the Archie comics. • Archie remains one of the most popular American comics of all time. • Archie was given a high-profile reboot in 2016, Archie Volume 1 (Dark Horse, also available). ISBN 13: 9781627388948, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2016
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Calendars
SONG OF ICE AND FIRE 2017 CALENDAR Martin, George R.R. & Graffet, Didier
George R. R. Martin is the author of A Song of Ice and Fire one of the most successful and beloved fantasy series ever written. With a dedicated fan base clamouring for new material, this calendar is a timely addition to a franchise that has continued to grow with each passing year. Stunning four-colour paintings depicting the characters and world of A Song of Ice and Fire will remind Martin fans once again why they love this series so much. KEY SELLING POINTS • 2017 calendar featuring new illustrations of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels. • Game of Thrones is currently one of the most popular television and book series in the world, with millions of fans. • With clamour for new Martin material at fever pitch, this calendar arrives in timely fashion. • Featuring four-colour illustrations by French fantasy artist Didier Graffet. ISBN 13: 9781101965696, 24pp calendar, £12.99 Published by BANTAM - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland July 2016
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
GOOD NEWS BIBLE
The Deadline Strips of Shaky Kane Kane, Shaky
Good News Bible is the most extensive collection of work yet from Shaky Kane, one of British comics’ greatest geniuses. This major retrospective collects the entirety of his work from the classic ’90s magazine Deadline for the first time. Heavily influenced by the great Jack Kirby, Shaky produces comics that combine intensity and bombast with a psychedelic and unmistakably British cynicism. KEY SELLING POINTS • The first extensive collection of work from a British artist with a significant following on both sides of the Atlantic. • Contains the entirety of his comics from Deadline magazine, in which Jamie Hewlett’s Tank Girl was first published. • Releases like The Bulletproof Coffin (Image Comics) have created an appetite among Shaky’s fans for his early work. • Shaky’s work is infused with Pop Art, Silver Age nostalgia, psychedelia, and Kirby Krackle. • Includes an introduction by David Quantick and an afterword by Frank Santoro. ISBN 13: 9780957438149, 240pp p/b, £18.99 Published by BREAKDOWN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
Graphic Novel
BEATLES, THE: ALL OUR YESTERDAYS
Quinn, Jason & Nagar, Sachin
Taking us through the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, and their lives in Liverpool during the 1950s, we journey with The Beatles to Hamburg as they come of age and, through grit, determination and masses of talent, became the lads who made the sixties swing! KEY SELLING POINTS • A vivid graphic-novel biography of the world s biggest rock band ever! • Accessible way for younger readers to fall in love with reading biographies and histories. • 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of seminal album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. ISBN 13: 9789381182222, 150pp p/b, £12.99 Published by CAMPFIRE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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DISCO CRY
Serocka, Marianna
Every girl knows this, all these Saturday nights that stretch until dawn and cannot end. Coming back home with a hangover, broken heart and a strange guy on top of that. Disco Cry is an account of one of these nights that leave memories you’d rather not have. Marianna wittily uses paper as a means to explore her fondness for ornaments. Impatient drawings and wild colours, increasingly intense as the night progresses, reach a climax at the end of the story. An amusing read that will calm your conscience after a sleepless night. Just beware of men in crocodile shoes. KEY SELLING POINTS • A colourful account of one of those nights that leaves you with memories you’d rather not have... • Witty, impatient and wild, this graphic story gets increasingly intense as the night in the story progresses. • Bright, zine-like appeal. ISBN 13: 9780993395130, 240pp p/b, £20 Published by CENTRALA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Western Europe, Middle East & Far East September 2016
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Graphic Novel
ELEPHANT ON THE MOON Herba, Gosia & Pasinski, Mikolaj
Elephant on the Moon is a richly illustrated tale of courage, passion and determination. Although it is directed mainly at younger readers, it refers to serious events. Sir Paul Neal in the seventeenth century - one of the astronomers of the Royal Society - is supposed to have been the first to observe an elephant on the moon. At the time, his discovery provoked much confusion and fired the imaginations of many writers. Thanks to Samuel Butler’s satirical account, the story reached France. Fontaine himself wrote a tale about it - ‘Un animal dans la lune’. KEY SELLING POINTS • Elephant on the Moon is a richly illustrated tale of courage, passion and determination. • Based on the true story of Sir Paul Neal’s 17th century observation of ‘an elephant on the moon’. • Herba has created art for The Nation, The Washington Post, Monocle and Penguin Random House, among others. ISBN 13: 9780993395123, 48pp h/b, £12 Published by CENTRALA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Western Europe, Middle East & Far East September 2016
Graphic Novel
ERIK THE RED: KING OF WINTER Mosdal, Soren
In the year 982 Erik Torvaldsson, also called Erik the Red, left Iceland after a bloody neighbour feud. He went out to find a mysterious island to the north. He found it and called it Greenland, so that many people would follow him. Thanks to gifts and bribes, he ruled his colony unchallenged by Christian priests and kings, all the way to the beginning of the year 1000 A.D. KEY SELLING POINTS • Inspired by the real story of the colonisation of Greenland, a tale of the wild North. • Masterfully told by the Danish author Soren Mosdal. • Vivid illustrations bring this history to life. ISBN 13: 9780993395147, 136pp h/b, £18 Published by CENTRALA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Western Europe, Middle East & Far East September 2016
Graphic Novel
STARRING FROM THE HILL Rybarczyk, Norbert
Staring from the Hill talks about the every-day reality of a group of friends who, above all, cherish their mutual company, music and juice. And similar to Gaudi’s works all of that is served with a handful of surrealism, love of colour, light and form, and a gigantic dose of vision. There are only two things which are certain: One, that shortly you will reach yet another astounding floor, and the other, that at the end of it you will be lead to the rooftop adorned with a ceramic dragon, where you can see a really beautiful panorama of Barcelona.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A delightfully bizarre celebration of friendship and the bonds of music. • Engagingly chaotic and pulsing with energy. • Imagery inspired by the works of Gaudi. ISBN 13: 9780993395154, 56pp h/b, £13 Published by CENTRALA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Western Europe, Middle East & Far East September 2016
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Graphic Novel
BUCK DANNY VOL.7: MISSING IN ACTION
VALERIAN VOL. 15: THE CIRCLES OF POWER
Buck, Tumb, Sonny and Cindy have volunteered for a secret mission, and are practicing flying cargo planes across mountainous terrain. They’re soon off to Afghanistan with new identities. Their cover: relief agency pilots. Their goal: locate a CIA agent who s gone missing while investigating an international arms ring. Between the traffickers, the government-imposed guides and the corrupt civil servants, will they find anyone they can trust?
Broke, without a job, their ship almost a scrap heap, Valerian and Laureline are stuck on Rubanis, unable to pay for repairs. So when a trio of old acquaintances introduces them to the head of the local police, who is looking for independent agents for a risky - but well-paid - mission, they accept readily enough. But Rubanis is the most corrupt planet in the entire galaxy. How are they to find out who really holds the reins of power there?
Bergese, Francis
KEY SELLING POINTS • Mixing historical references with fiction, Buck Danny is one of the most important classic Franco-Belgian comic strips. • The central characters are based on popular heroes of the Second World War. • The artwork depicts aircraft realistically and includes technological developments. • The series features contemporary history, including the wars in Bosnia and Afghanistan. ISBN 13: 9781849183437, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal February 2017
Graphic Novel
INSIDERS VOL. 6: THE DRAGONS OF BEIJING Bartoll, Jean-Claude & Garreta, Renaud
Najah’s been exfiltrated from the gulag where Russian authorities had thrown her, but she s not out of the woods yet: her benefactors turn out to be Chinese intelligence - the head of which is also one of the secret bosses of the organised crime high council! While the long arm of American justice closes in on her own boss. Sam Nachez, the beautiful Insider begins to doubt the usefulness of her mission - has she not done enough already?
KEY SELLING POINTS • A timely and comics series that illustrates human, political and financial issues across the globe. • Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four, Sin City) has bought the film rights to Insiders. • Scriptwriter Bartoll used to be an investigative journalist, lending authenticity and credibility to his stories. ISBN 13: 9781849183420, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal February 2017
Children’s Graphic Novel
LUCKY LUKE VOL. 63: SARAH BERNHARDT
Leturgie, Jean; Fauche, Xavier & Morris
Sensational news in the United States: the great actress Sarah Bernhardt is coming from France for a grand tour across the continent. The world of show business is in effervescence but some, such as the League of Virtue, are opposed to the tragedian’s coming, because of her sulphurous reputation. President Rutherford B. Hayes, a theatre-lover, asks Lucky Luke to look after the lady, ambassador of French culture and charm... KEY SELLING POINTS • Lucky Luke is one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world, alongside Asterix and Tintin. • His adventures have been made into feature films and animations, and the comics have appeared in 30<t> languages. • Lucky Luke is the highest selling European comics series ever, with more than 300 million copies sold worldwide. • The series is much-loved around the world by both adults and children alike. • Volume 63 is published here in English for the first time. ISBN 13: 9781849183444, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal February 2017
Christin, Pierre & Mezieres, Jean-Claude
KEY SELLING POINTS • A long-running, iconic comics series that is emblematic of French science fiction. • The series has had a strong influence on science-fiction films, including The Fifth Element and Star Wars. • In July 2017 Valerian will be adapted into a major film directed by Luc Besson and staring Cara Delevinge. • An imaginative and colourful series, with lovable and complex characters. • Valerian is an action anti-hero and Laureline is an early incarnation of the strong, take-charge female. ISBN 13: 9781849183260, 64pp p/b, £8.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal February 2017
Video Game Art
ART OF RECORE, THE Comcept INC
From the legendary creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of the Metroid Prime saga comes the hotly anticipated action-adventure game ReCore! On the distant planet Far Eden, humanity’s fate rests in the hands of one brave survivor, Joule Adams, and her courageous group of robotic ‘Corebot’ companions, each with their own unique abilities and powers. KEY SELLING POINTS • The essential companion to the highly anticipated game. • Collecting hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork. • Also featuring in-depth commentary from the game’s creators. ISBN 13: 9781506702681, 120pp h/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2016
Graphic Novel
ANOTHER CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT
Vachss, Andrew & Darrow, Geof
Dark Horse is proud to offer a 25th anniversary edition of Another Chance To Get It Right, the acclaimed and groundbreaking collection of short stories, poetry, and allegory by Andrew Vachss, one of the most powerful voices in the field of child protection. This work is an illumination of the realities of child abuse, juvenile violence... and tribute to the power of imagination. KEY SELLING POINTS • This timeless classic available again as a 25th anniversary edition. • Vachss is a veteran of the comics scene, with a string of crime fiction and graphic novels to his name. • A seminal work of graphic storytelling. ISBN 13: 9781506702575, 92pp h/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2016
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Video Game Art
ART OF BATTLEFIELD 1, THE DICE Studios
As the Great War wages, heretofore inconceivable engines of destruction shake the ground and pierce the sky. Cavalries charge across the smoky landscape, legions of riders and beasts locked in a fierce new form of combat. This is the war to end wars. This is Battlefield. Dark Horse Books is proud to present The Art of Battlefield, collecting hundreds of pieces of art chronicling the production of EA DICE s latest entry in the iconic first-person action series.
KEY SELLING POINTS • An intimate look into EA DICE’s new Battlefield opus. • The Battlefield franchise travels back in time to World War One. • Featuring hundreds of example of never-before-seen artwork, sketches and commentary from the game’s creators. ISBN 13: 9781506702285, 184pp h/b, £37.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2016
Colouring Book
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER COLOURING BOOK Nickelodeon
Relive your favourite scenes from Avatar: The Last Airbender with this beautifully detailed colouring book! Filled with 45 black-and-white images by artist Jed Henry, and produced in collaboration with creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this book is sure to be a hit with any Avatar fan! KEY SELLING POINTS • Brand new all-original art inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender. • Made alongside original creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. • Gives readers the chance to fill the legendary world with their own selection of coulours. ISBN 13: 9781506702360, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2016
Graphic Novel
BANDETTE VOLUME 3
The House of the Green Mask Tobin, Paul & Coover, Coleen
Bandette, greatest thief in all the lands, uncovers the greatest of all mysteries! A clue to the location of the legendary House of the Green Mask! But the sinister Voice has set his sights on the same treasure, and sent a deadly assassin after the same secrets! Worse, he’s stolen the dearest thing to Bandette’s heart. Now, she’s after revenge! (And also chocolate.) KEY SELLING POINTS • Eisner Award-winning series returns for a third volume. • A fun crime caper that will appeal to younger
readers and superhero fans. • Volumes one and two also published by Dark Horse and available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506702193, 128pp h/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2016
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Colouring Book
SERENITY ADULT COLORING BOOK Fox
Join the crew of the Serenity on an adventure through the ‘verse where you can relive your favorite moments from the Firefly series - and more! This stunning adult coloring book is filled with 45 detailed and completely original black-and-white illustrations for you to colour however you desire.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The official adult colouring book of Joss Whedon’s hugely popular Serenity / Firefly series. • Includes 45 beautifully detailed black and white illustrations. • Dark Horse’s first foray into the wildly popular adult colouring market. ISBN 13: 9781506702544, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2016
Video Game Art
ART OF DISHONORED 2, THE Bethesda Games
The Empire of Isles is home to fabulous wonders beyond count, and dangers to match. Now, walk in the same steps as heroes Corvo Attano and Emily Kaldwin as you examine the complexly beautiful concept and design of Dishonored 2. ArKane Studios and Dark Horse books are proud to present this gorgeous collection, featuring hundreds of pieces of art chronicling the development of the blockbuster stealth-action title. The Art of Dishonored 2 is a must-have item for art fans and gamers alike.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Exclusive never before seen concept art from the making of Dishonored 2. • The comprehensive companion to the wildly anticipated Dishonored 2. • Dishonored won the 2013 BAFTA for Best Videogame. ISBN 13: 9781506702292, 184pp h/b, £37.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
Video Game Art
BATTLEFIELD 1: THE POSTER COLLECTION DICE
This is the war to end wars. This is Battlefield. Visit the scenes of the history-shaping conflicts of World War I and examine the gear of some the 20th century s most intimidating soldiers. This sumptuous set of posters will thrill any fan of the series. KEY SELLING POINTS • Large-size posters depicting action from DICE’s latest instalment in the Battlefield series. • The Battlefield franchise travels back in time to World War One. • Featuring hundreds of examples of never-before-seen artwork, sketches and commentary. ISBN 13: 9781506703039, 42pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
DRAGON AGE OMNIBUS Gaider, David
Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider pens an exciting tale following King Alistair as he journeys across Thedas to discover the fate of his father. Joined by rogues Isabela and Varric, together they will encounter dragons, prison breaks, the mysterious Witch of the Wilds, and the deadly blood mage, Aurelian Titus! Collects Dragon Age miniseries The Silent Grove, Those Who Speak and Until We Sleep. KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider. • An affordable paperback omnibus collecting the Dragon Age series. • The Art of Dragon Age (Dark Horse) is also available to order from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506702759, 300pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
Graphic Novel - Erotica
MANARA EROTICA VOLUME 1 Click! and Other Stories Manara, Milo
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MUHAMMAD ALI Sybille, Titeux
Cassius Clay is a kid who rushes into boxing by accident, following the theft of his bike. Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, and his talent for the sport is proven when he wins an Olympic Gold Medal. The World Heavyweight Champion never takes a hit without fighting back. Civil Rights activist, contemporary of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, Ali is one of the greatest icons of the twentieth century. KEY SELLING POINTS • Muhammad Ali’s death in June 2016 represented the passing of one of sport’s all time greatest competitors. • This critically acclaimed French graphic novel arrivrs for the first time in English - a must for Ali fans. • Also focuses on key figures in the civil rights movement of which Ali was a central component. ISBN 13: 9781506703183, 128pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
Graphic Novel
A master of storytelling and of the human form, Manara has created some of the sexiest comics ever published. Volume one is anchored by all four parts of the internationally acclaimed Click! in which a beautiful but passionless woman is plunged into a hilarious, world-spanning adventure when she is implanted with a remote-controlled chip able to unlock her inner lustfulness.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The only comprehensive collection of Manara’s erotic works. • Includes introductory material providing historical context for new readers. • Translated by Eurocomics expert Kim Thompson. ISBN 13: 9781506702612, 292pp p/b, £22.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
Graphic Novel
MASS EFFECT OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 Walters, Mac
Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters teams up with an all-star creative team, including John Jackson Miller, Omar Francia, Eduardo Francisco and more! This action-packed volume includes the first four story arcs of the Mass Effect comic book series Redemption, Evolution, Invasio and Homeworlds! Follow along as Liara scours the universe on a deadly mission to find Shepherd, the origins of the Illusive Man are revealed, and Aria protects her home against an attack by the humanity-first organisation, Cerberus!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Affordable 4-in-1 omnibus format - includes the first 4 story arcs: Redemption, Evolution, Invasion and Homeworlds! • An essential, canonical addition to the Mass Effect universe. • IGN.com recently named Mass Effect the greatest X-Box game of all time. ISBN 13: 9781506702766, 428pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES BOXED SET #2 Tobin, Paul & Chan, Ron
This deluxe boxed set includes three Plants vs. Zombies collections two graphic novels and one art book as well as a limited-edition, double-sided poster! In the Grown Sweet Home graphic novel, a group of plants move out of Crazy Dave’s garage and into his family mansion. Garden Warfare is a tale that ties directly into the PvZ Garden Warfare video game, and The Art of Plants vs. Zombies is a visual retrospective that leads readers through several key PvZ eras and games. KEY SELLING POINTS • The hit video game franchise continues its comic book invasion. • Celebrated original writer Paul Tobin presents this boxed set which includes all-new material. • Also includes guest art from a star-studded collection of creators. ISBN 13: 9781506702322, 264pp p/b, £22.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
Colouring Book
STAR TREK: THE NEXT G E N E R AT I O N C O L O R I N G BOOK CBS
With 45 highly detailed, beautifully illustrated images to colour however you choose, this is a must-have item for Star Trek fans in this or any other galaxy! KEY SELLING POINTS • One of two new Star Trek colouring books to be released by Dark Horse in November 2016. • Star Trek continues to be one of the most popular sci-fi shows in history. • The latest film Star Trek: Beyond (Paramount) was released in Summer 2016. ISBN 13: 9781506702513, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Colouring Book
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES ADULT COLORING BOOK CBS
This beautiful adult colouring book features 45 stunningly detailed, black and white images to colour in any way you choose! With all brand new original illustrations by an amazing crew of artists, this is a must-have collectible for Star Trek fans everywhere! KEY SELLING POINTS • One of two new Star Trek colouring books to be released by Dark Horse in November 2016. • Star Trek continues to be one of the most popular sci-fi shows in history. • The latest film Star Trek: Beyond (Paramount) was released in Summer 2016. ISBN 13: 9781506702520, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
Video Game Art
ART OF GEARS OF WAR 4, THE Coalition, The
25 years after the events of Gears of War 3, a fresh generation of heroes will encounter a new enemy that threatens to bring humanity even closer to extinction. To commemorate the next chapter, Dark Horse Books is joining forces with The Coalition to bring fans The Art Of Gears Of War 4. This gorgeous volume is a must-have item for veteran Gears and rookies alike! KEY SELLING POINTS • Concept and production art from the hugely
anticipated Gears of War 4. • The next in Dark Horse s growing number of Art of series focusing on popular videogames. • The Gears of War series is one of the biggest-selling in gaming history. ISBN 13: 9781506702667, TBCpp h/b, £37.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2016
Video Game Art
ART OF METAL GEAR SOLID V LIMITED EDITION, THE Konami
Chronicling the development of Kojima Productions’s magnum opus, and featuring hundreds of pieces of neverbefore-seen art, this beautifully assembled volume is an essential addition to any gamer’s collection. Dark Horse is proud to offer a piece of gaming history with The Art of Metal Gear Solid V. KEY SELLING POINTS • This limited edition package is enclosed in a tactical slipcase and contains an exclusive print by Ashley Wood. • The genre-defining stealth-game franchise reaches its groundbreaking conclusion! • Metal Gear Solid V sold over three-million copies in the first week of its release. ISBN 13: 9781506702674, 224pp h/b, £75 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2016
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Graphic Novel
CONAN OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 Birth of the Legend Nord, Cary
Conan’s earliest adventures, now available in affordable omnibus format! Featuring the legendary run of comics greats Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord, this three-in-one format omnibus features favourites such as Born on the Battlefield, The Frost Giant’s Daughter, God in the Bowl and more! Catch all the action as Conan comes of age on the battlefield, wars with the murderous Vanir, meets the Frost Giant’s daughter, is taken a slave by the ancient sorcerers of Hyperborea, and comes across his greatest adversary: Thoth-amon!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Features the legendary run by comics greats Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord! • Faithfully adapts Robert E. Howard’s best-known tales. • Affordable three-in-one omnibus format. ISBN 13: 9781506702827, 472pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2016
Graphic Novel
TOMB RAIDER ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 Jurgens, Dan
Armed with her iconic twin pistols, and aided by roguish playboy Chase Carver and her buttoned-up assistant Madeline Hovan, Lara criss-crosses the globe in search of adventure. Join Lara as she fights against a shadowy organization intent on her destruction, faces the ultimate betrayal and uncovers legendary treasures. KEY SELLING POINTS • Archives Volume 1 collects the original Top Cow series from 1999. • Lara Croft is one of the most iconic video game
characters of all time. • Rise of the Tomb Raider (Square Enix), written by Rhianna Pratchett, was one of the biggest videogames of 2015. ISBN 13: 9781506703329, TBCpp h/b, £29.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2016
Colouring Book
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ADULT COLORING BOOK FOX
Created by the multi-talented Joss Whedon and beloved the world over, your favorite characters and moments from the Buffy television series are all represented in this engrossing adult colouring book. Containing 45 intricately-detailed original illustrations, you can add your own colours to Buffy and the good guys as well as all the big bad guys! KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning new collection of adult colouring from the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. • Buffy remains incredibly popular, with Dark Horse’s graphic novel series continuing the original story. • Dark Horse will be introducing a range of colouring books in Autumn 2016. ISBN 13: 9781506702537, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
ALIENS: DEFIANCE VOLUME 1 Wood, Brian; Jones, Tristan & Carnevale, Massimo
Colonial Marine Private First Class Zula Hendricks is battling demons from her past while fighting for her life in the company of Weyland-Yutani synthetics. In deep space she is forced to question her strength and loyalty when the discovery of an insidious alien species on a derelict hauler sends her on a dangerous journey across the stars. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Alien series continues to be wildly popular, with this latest spin-off attracting critical acclaim. • Anticipation for the next Prometheus film is building, with Ridley Scott directing. • Many more titles in the Alien / Aliens series are also published by Dark Horse and available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701264, 160pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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ANGEL CATBIRD VOLUME 2 To Castle Catula Atwood, Margaret & Christmas, Johnnie
The cat-centric adventure continues, in the all-ages follow-up to best-selling novelist Margaret Atwood s debut graphic novel. Genetic engineer Strig Feleedus, also known as Angel Catbird, and his band of halfcats head to Castle Catula to seek allies as the war between cats and rats escalates. Margaret Atwood, the respected, worldwide best-selling novelist, and acclaimed artist Johnnie Christmas continue their action-packed adventure!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Margaret Atwood continues her highly anticipated graphic novel series Angel Catbird. • Atwood is one of the world’s most acclaimed novelists whose most recent work is The Heart Goes Last (Virago, 2016). • Volume 1, published in October 2016, is published by Dark Horse and also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701271, 80pp h/b, £12.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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ART OF THE WITCHER, THE: GWENT GALLERY COLLECTION CD Projekt Red
With cards that feature fantastic art that only adds to the strategic thrill of crushing one s opponent, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game a spin-off game from the all-conquering Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt (Projekt Red, 2015) will offer a singular gaming experience. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present each card’s gorgeous artwork in a stunning hardbound volume.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Gorgeous volume of artwork from popular Gwent card game, which features in the best-selling Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. • The Witcher videogames have sold over eight million copies worldwide. • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt featured on every major end-of-year list in 2015. ISBN 13: 9781506702452, 216pp h/b, £33.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER - NORTH AND SOUTH PART TWO
Yang, Gene Luen; DiMartino, Michael Dante & Konietzko, Bryan
After attempting to kidnap Katara and Sokka, Southerner Gilak leaves a haunting note for Hakoda: ‘Soon you will see the truth, chieftain’. The vow leaves everyone on edge including Katara, who remains wary of the two tribes’ integration. As Northerner Malina announces a partnership with the company owned by Toph Beifong’s father, her own brother comes forward to defame her. KEY SELLING POINTS • The official continuation of the Last Airbender series, written by the show’s creators. • The Last Airbender remains one of the most popular shows on children’s network Nickelodeon. • The series was adapted for the big screen by M. Night Shyamalan in 2010. • Further titles in the Last Airbender series are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701295, 80pp p/b, £9.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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BOUNTY VOLUME 1
Wiebe, Kurtis; Lee, Mindy & Olea, Leonardo
The Gadflies were the most wanted criminals in the galaxy robbing corporations to redistribute wealth to the destitute. Now, with a bounty to match their reputation, the Gadflies are forced to abandon banditry for a career as bounty hunters . . . ‘cause if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em then rob ‘em blind! KEY SELLING POINTS • New series of interplanetary banitry from Rat Queens creator Kurtis Wiebe. • For fans of all-action space comics such as the classic Planetes (Dark Horse, also available). • Rat Queens was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2013. ISBN 13: 9781506700441, 120pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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COMPLETE ELFQUEST VOLUME 4, THE Pini, Wendy & Pini, Richard
The latest collection of the classic fantasy series by Wendy and Richard Pini continues the canonical adventures of the Wolfriders. The tale takes a dark turn as the seductive Winnowill allies herself with a brutal human warlord, Grohmul Djun, fanning the flames of hatred for all ‘elf-demons’ and setting the course for inevitable war between humans and elves. KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the longest-running fantasy epics collected for the first time. • The next instalment of the legendary series collected into a 492-page volume. • The first fantasy series created by a woman to be globally successful. ISBN 13: 9781506701585, 492pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017
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DARK HORSE NUMBER ONES Various
Dark Horse brings you eight complete first issues of series by top industry talents to introduce you to your next favourite read. Fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, adventure, and horror tales open the door to new worlds of storytelling. KEY SELLING POINTS • A peerless collection of issue #1s from Dark Horse’s addictive back catalogue. • Specially priced collection aimed at introducing readers to their next ‘must-read’ series. • Features work by Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba, MIke MIgnola and many others. ISBN 13: 9781506702964, 208pp p/b, £4.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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HALO LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 2
Boudreau, Duffy; Franchin, Douglas & Arino, Sergio
Second collection of tales from the Halo series of graphic novels, inspired by the bestselling videogame. KEY SELLING POINTS • Halo is one of the most successful videogame series of all time and has inspired several spin-off series. • The most recent game Halo: Guardians (2015) sold 5 million copies in the first 3 months of its release. • More titles in the Halo series are also published by Dark Horse and available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506702346, 296pp h/b, £41.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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EERIE ARCHIVES VOLUME 23 Hama, Larry & Gulacy, Paul
Unnatural creatures, Satanic horrors, and Alien revelations stalk our nightmares in Cousin Eerie’s latest collection of spooky suspense and sci-fi thrills! The epic Beastworld series continues, along with Samurai and Mac Tavish! The Dark Horse Archives editions include the complete magazines including covers, ads, and letter columns. KEY SELLING POINTS • More classic horror comics from the pages of Eerie Magazine. • Dark Horse’s archive re-issue project continues, and also incorporates Creepy and Shock Suspenstories (also available). • For lovers of vintage horror and retro comics; these volumes also include original ads and letters. ISBN 13: 9781506701370, 240pp h/b, £41.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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FATE / ZERO VOLUME 4
Urobuchi, Gen; Shinjiro & Type-Moon
The fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven magi must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one magi and hero pair will remain to claim the grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the grail’s power. KEY SELLING POINTS • The manga adaptation of Gen Urobuchi and TypeMoon’s hit anime and novel series. • Heroes from all ages clash in a tournament to the death! • Fans of horror and dark fantasy won’t want to miss Fate/Zero ISBN 13: 9781506701394, 184pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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HARROW COUNTY VOLUME 4: FAMILY TREE Bunn, Cullen
Harrow County, the Southern horror series, continues and is now under development for a SyFy Network TV show! Emmy believes she is one of a kind, that there is no one else in the world quite like her. As strangers arrive in Harrow County, though, she discovers just how wrong she is. Are these beings, each possessing strange and ghastly supernatural abilities, her family? KEY SELLING POINTS • Harrow County is currently being developed into a major TV series for SyFy. • Volume four acts as a self-contained story and is a great jumping-on point for new readers. • Volumes one to three are also published by Dark Horse and available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701417, 136pp p/b, £11.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE NEWSPAPER COMIC STRIPS Shull, Jim; Weber, Chris, Willson, Chris & Forton, Gerald
For over four years, Masters of the Universe had its own newspaper comic strip! This story continued the tales from the Filmation cartoon bridged the saga to the space-themed New Adventures of He-Man cartoon re-launch. The comic strip only ran in selected newspapers and was never reprinted, so most fans have never read it... until now! For the first time ever Dark Horse brings you a collection of these strips, restored and ready for you to unleash the Power!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Collecting The He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Newspaper Comic Strips that ran from 1986-1991. • Never before collected material in a beautiful oversized hardcover with restored art! • Featuring stories most MOTU fans have never read before. ISBN 13: 9781506700731, 496pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Children’s Graphic Novel
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE SERPENT’S HEIR
DeBlois, Dean; Hamilton, Richard & Wheatley, Doug
Hiccup, Toothless, and all their dragon-riding friends from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon films are starting new adventures in comics! Created with the help of the film’s writer, director and producer Dean DeBlois, these graphic novellas will bridge the gap between the second film and the upcoming third film. More adventures, more dragon lore and more fun - you won’t have to wait years for more dragons; they are coming to you - in comics! KEY SELLING POINTS • A new series of graphic novels from Dark Horse based on the best-selling How to Train Your Dragon series. • This series will bridge the gap between How to Train Your Dragon 2 (DreamWorks, 2014) and the as-yet-untitled third. • Based on the bestselling series of books by Cressida Cowell (Hodder), now into its twelfth instalment. ISBN 13: 9781616559311, 80pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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MAE VOLUME 1 Ha, Gene
When she was just a girl, Abbie discovered a portal to fantasy world and for the last couple of years has been having great adventures there: defeating horrible monsters, power-mad scientists and evil nobles. But by the time she turned 21 it all came apart and she decided to return home. Her sister, Mae, has had no idea what happened to Abbie after all this time. Her tales are too hard to believe that is, until the monsters and other terrible creatures start to cross over to our world... KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical all-ages adventure from multiple Eisner winner Gene Ha. • World-crossing adventures will appeal to readers of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy (Scholastic). • Ha has previously collaborated with Alan Moore on the critically-acclaimed Top 10 (DC Comics). ISBN 13: 9781506701462, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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MASS EFFECT OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 Walters, Mac & Barlow, Jeremy
Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters teams up with an all-star creative team, including John Jackson Miller, Omar Francia, Eduardo Francisco and more! This action-packed volume includes the first four story arcs of the Mass Effect comic book series Redemption, Evolution, Invasion and Homeworlds! KEY SELLING POINTS • A canonical entry into the Mass Effect universe. • The Mass Effect video games have been hugely successful, selling millions of copies. • Stars key characters from the games and ties directly into the events of Mass Effect 2. • Omnibus Volume One is also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506702773, 356pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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MOBY DICK
Melville, Herman; Chaboute, Christophe & Arcudi, John
In striking black-and-white illustrations, Chaboute retells the story of the Great American Novel. Captain Ahab strikes out on a voyage, obsessively seeking revenge on the great white whale that took his leg. KEY SELLING POINTS • A graphic novel adaptation of Herman Melville’s literary classic. • Adapted by award-winning artist Christophe Chaboute. • A faithful adaptation of Melville’s classic, perfect for fans of the story or those who haven’t read the novel. ISBN 13: 9781506701493, 256pp h/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES VOLUME 6: BOOM BOOM MUSHROOM Tobin, Paul & Chabot, Jacob
Crazy Dave’s brainy niece Patrice, neighbourhood daredevil Nathan Timely, and a batch of bold plants discover ‘Zomboss’s Secret Plan for Raising a Zombie Army Underground and Then Swallowing the Entire City of Neighborville Whole!’ A rare Boom Boom Mushroom must be found in order to save the humans above ground Crazy Dave and a strange new animal friend (maybe stranger than Dave!) search for the powerful mushroom, while Zomboss puts his plot for subterranean subterfuge in motion! KEY SELLING POINTS • A new stand-alone story from the world of PopCap’s hugely popular Plants Vs. Zombies. • Garden Warfare 2 is out now; the first game sold over a million copies across all formats. • Collects the digital comic series into one hardcover volume. ISBN 13: 9781506700373, 80pp h/b, £8.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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SABERTOOTH SWORDSMAN VOLUME 1 (SECOND EDITION) Gentry, Damon
Granted the form of the Sabertooth Swordsman by the Cloud God of Sasquatch Mountain, our hero embarks on a treacherous journey to the Mastodon’s fortress. Along the way he is beaten to a pulp by ogres, plague mutants, the king’s army... and some goats. This tonguein-cheek epic receives a new edition in hardcover form. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical journey featuring swords, gods, monsters and goats. • Tongue-in-cheek style will appeal to fans of Usagi Yojimbo (also available from Turnaround). • Up-and-coming writer Damon Gentry is a rising star at Dark Horse. • Artist Aaron Conley brings a distinctive vibrant style, also seen in Marvel’s Rocket Raccoon & Groot (also available). ISBN 13: 9781506703022, 136pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
TREKKER: RITES OF PASSAGE
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INTERVIEW, THE Fior, Manuele
Randall, Ron
The Interview is the second graphic novel by Manuele Fior, author of the critically acclaimed and international award-winning debut 5,000 KM per Second. Set in Italy in 2048, it follows Raniero, a fifty-something psychologist in a failing marriage. In the sky, strange bright triangles appear, bearing mysterious messages from an extra-terrestrial civilisation. Dora, his young patient, is part of the New Convention, a movement of young people preaching free love and alternative models to coupling and family.
Bounty hunter Mercy St. Clair is without peer, but her skills as a babysitter leave something to be desired. Safeguarding a vulnerable young woman en route to her home world seems like easy money, but exactly where they re going and why is a closely guarded secret. But her need for protection becomes apparent when a steady stream of cyborg mercenaries look to assassinate Mercy’s ward... and Mercy! KEY SELLING POINTS • One of Dark Horse’s longest-running characters, Trekker, makes a new appearance here. • Making her first showing in Dark Horse Presents in 1987, Trekker has proven durably popular. • Ron Randall is also noted for his work on the classic Predator series for Dark Horse. ISBN 13: 9781506702483, 88pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
KEY SELLING POINTS • Epic speculative fiction from the author of 5,000km Per Second. • Eschews the bombast of traditional sci-fi in favour of a more emotive, human narrative. • Le Monde calls Fior’s work ‘demanding, refined, intimate’. ISBN 13: 9781606999868, 180pp h/b, £18.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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STARSEEDS
WEIRD DETECTIVE
Van Lente, Fred & Villanova, Guiu
The streets of New York have been plagued by a pattern of crimes too weird and bizarre for the average detective. Lurking in the evidence are shadows of loathsome horrors from beyond space and time, seeking to usher in the unimaginable evil of the Old Ones. And the only man capable of fighting against the unspeakable terrors isn’t a man at all. Detective Sebastian Green is one of them it takes a monster to catch a monster. KEY SELLING POINTS • A Lovecraftian horror tale from veteran comics writer Fred Van Lente. • Will appeal to fans of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy franchise (also available from Turnaround). • Van Lente’s hugely popular Action Philosophers (Dark Horse, 2014) is also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506700380, 152pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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WILL SAVE THE GALAXY FOR FOOD Croshaw, Yahtzee & Gist, EM
Space travel just isn’t what it used to be. With the invention of Quantum Teleportation, space heroes aren’t needed anymore. When one particularly unlucky ex-adventurer masquerades as famous pilot and hate figure Jacques McKeown, he’s sucked into an everdeepening corporate and political intrigue. KEY SELLING POINTS • An epic sci-fi tale featuring a down-on-his-luck pilot working his way across the galaxy. • Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel) will empathise with the scruffy anti-hero presented here. • Yahtzee Croshaw’s other work for Dark Horse, Mogworld (Dark Horse, 2008) is also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701653, 232pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
Glaubitz, Charles
Light travels through space and brings a prophecy of the awakening of the Crystal Sigil. At the same time, the secret society of Illuminati steals from the four elements to create a new fifth element that has the power to become any object of desire. The ensuing epic battle pits the warrior-like Starseed Children who are the end result of the evolution of revolution within our system of genetics, philosophy, science, and art against the Illuminati and their masters, the Annunaki, and the coming of the black darkness.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Debut graphic novel from multimedia graphic artist Charles Glaubitz. • Incorporates elements of science, mythology and philosophy. • For fans of epic two-colour sci-fi like The Eternaut (Fantagraphics, 2015, also available). ISBN 13: 9781606999899, 240pp h/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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TAKE THAT, ADOLF
The Fighting Comics of the Second World War Fertig, Mark
Between 1941 and 1945, the greatest super villain to adorn a comic book cover was not the Red Skull or The Joker it was Adolf Hitler! Yes, Hitler was featured on more comic book covers than any other villain being pummelled by everyone from Captain America to Wonder Woman, until he was beaten for real by the Allied forces. Take That, Adolf! is a compilation of more than 500 stunningly restored comics covers published during World War II featuring America’s greatest supervillain curated by Mark Fertig, who also contributes an introductory essay KEY SELLING POINTS • Unprecedented collection of WW2-era cartoons from the leading lights of the era. • Features work from Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Alex Schomburg and Will Eisner. • Large-format edition and masterfully restored images give the art the showcase it deserves. • Fertig’s previous book, Film Noir 101 (2014, also available), was received well by the UK press. ISBN 13: 9781606999875, 176pp p/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD Chaffee, Graham
Couched in the traditional trappings of a noir heist thriller, To Have and To Hold is a hard-boiled disquisition on the darker regions of married life and the American Dream. Set in October 1962, while the world holds its collective breath awaiting the possibly apocalyptic climax of the unfolding Cuban Missile Crisis, the banality of everyday life goes on, as Lonnie and Kate Ross confront their own domestic cold war. KEY SELLING POINTS • A sexy noir romp from the author of Good Dog (Fantagraphics, also available) feauring a classic heist story. • Drawn in fluid, inky brushstrokes, Chaffee captures the spirit of the noir tales of ’60s L.A. • Publishers Weekly compares his style to that of Craig Thompson and the Hernandez brothers. ISBN 13: 9781606999882, 202pp p/b, £18.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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LEMMY KILMISTER OF MOTORHEAD Color the Ace of Spades Petagno, Joe
This adult colouring book about the recently deceased rock legend Lemmy Kilmister, famous for his hard metal and hard living, features drawings from many of his fans as well as many personal stories of the guitarist and vocalist’s life and work with the bands Hawkwind and Motorhead and the litres of whisky he consumed at West Hollywood’s famous Rainbow Bar. Included in the book is work by Joe Petagno, who painted the cover of Motorhead’s renowned Orgasmatron album. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fan-based collaboration of original memorial tribute art to rock and roll legend Lemmy Kilmister of the band Motorhead. • Motorhead are one of the UK s most iconic rock bands and bridged the gap between punk and metal scenes. • Kilmister’s death in late 2015 sparked an outpouring of love and memory from fans worldwide. ISBN 13: 9781627310383, 88pp p/b, £14.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2016
Cornella, Joan
Spanish cartoonist Joan Cornella’s first book, the viciously funny Mox Nox, has struck such a nerve on social media that his Facebook page has garnered over 3.7 million fan followers, three-quarters of a million Instagram followers, and a quarter-million Twitter followers. A quick glance indicates why: Each single page strip is a wordless, full-colour, hand-painted marvel of the comic strip form. KEY SELLING POINTS • A publishing and social media phenomenon, Joan Cornella presents his second book of cartoons. • Cornella has millions of followers on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. • His instantly recognisable style has helped to spread his visual brand across the globe. • Most recently Cornella was revealed as the cover artist for Wilco’s forthcoming album ‘Schmilco’ (2016, Epitaph). ISBN 13: 9781606999851, 56pp h/b, £10 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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DAVID BOWIE: COLOR THE STARMAN
P-Orridge, Genesis Breyer; Millionaire, Tony & Tejeratchi, S
This adult colouring book is the most anticipated Feral House’s new series. Hundreds of Bowie fans have begged for inclusion in the volume since Bowie has been a life-changing influence for them, due to the icon’s transformational aesthetic in gender roles, pop music and movies. KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of interpretive illustrations honouring and memorialising the beloved cultural icon, David Bowie. • Featuring artwork from recognisable artists such as Tony Millionaire, Mica O’Herlihy, Mike Diana, Steve Krakow and more. • Bowie’s untimely death in early 2016 led to a renewed interest in the star’s body of work. ISBN 13: 9781627310376, 84pp p/b, £14.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2016
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FOURTH POWER, THE Gimenez, Juan
The odyssey of Exether Mega, a young military pilot caught up in an interplanetary conflict between humans under the banner of the Planetary United States and the Krommiums. After narrowly escaping an attack by an enemy patrol, Mega begins a perilous journey across enemy lines. Through a series of encounters with both friends and foes Mega discovers she’s at the centre of a complex, secret experiment to create the ultimate weapon of war. KEY SELLING POINTS • Juan Gimenez is an acclaimed and award-winning Argentine comic creator. • Perfect for fans of Retroworld, Megalex, Barbarella, Technopriests, Leo Roa and The Metabarons. • Oversized Deluxe format with full-colour illustrations throughout. ISBN 13: 9781594653018, 256pp h/b, £26.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2017
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SNOW DAY
Wazem, Pierre & Aubin, Antoine
A young outsider sheriff struggles in a small, isolated, snow-covered town populated by hard, brutal people who don’t take kindly to strangers. It’s a place where everyone minds their own business and folks do as they please. That is, until the calm, quiet sheriff decides to do his job properly and uphold the law. From prolific independent European creator Wazem (KOMA and Bretagne) comes a realistic small-town thriller. KEY SELLING POINTS • Pierre Wazem is a renowned Swiss graphic novelist who has won multiple European comics industry awards. • Aubin began his work in comics with Disney titles such as The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Chip and Dale. • Perfect for fans of comics like A History of Violence, Southern Bastards, Parker and TV shows like Trapped. ISBN 13: 9781594657962, 112pp p/b, £12.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
WHISPERS IN THE WALLS
Munoz, David; Tirso & Montes, Javi
Czechoslovakia, 1949. What evil lurks within the walls of an ancient children s infirmary? After the brutal murder of her parents, Sarah, a young orphan, unravels that mystery and much, much more. From long-buried secrets to imminent battles, the fate of mankind, and monster, lie with the young Sarah. This gothic horror tale is written by David Munoz (co-writer of Guillermo Del Toro’s cult film The Devil’s Backbone) and illustrated by Tirso (Marshals). KEY SELLING POINTS • David Munoz is a Spanish writer and director, known for the films The Devil’s Backbone (2001) and The Totenwackers (2007). • Award-winning Spanish artist Tirso also drew the fourth chapter of Marshals. • Features a foreword by Juan Daz Canales, co-creator of Blacksad and a bonus art and pin-up section. ISBN 13: 9781594654961, 184pp h/b, £22.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
HAPPINESS 1 Oshimi, Shuzo
A supernatural story of sexual awakening, growing up, and suburban vampirism, Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. She sucks his blood and gives him a choice: life or death. He chooses life, but finds himself nearly overwhelmed by a new thirst and a fascination with the necks of his classmates... KEY SELLING POINTS • A visceral teenage vampire story from the creator of Flowers of Evil (Kodansha, also available). • High-school vampire story reminiscent of Buffy. • Volumes one and two also available from Turnaround in September and November respectively. ISBN 13: 9781632363633, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2016
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FIRE FORCE 1 Ohkubo, Atsushi
The city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror! Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment’s notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. But the team is about to get a very unique addition. KEY SELLING POINTS • The new flagship series from Weekly Shonen Magazine, the original home of Fairy Tail (also available). • The new series from the best-selling creator behind Soul Eater (Yen Press). • For fans of magical adventures like Tokyo ESP (Vertical) and Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical). ISBN 13: 9781632363305, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
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HAPPINESS 2 Oshimi, Shuzo
Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. She sucks his blood and gives him a choice: life or death.He chooses life, but finds himself nearly overwhelmed by a new thirst and a fascination with the necks of his classmates... KEY SELLING POINTS • A visceral teenage vampire story from the creator of Flowers of Evil (Kodansha, also available). • High-school vampire story reminiscent of Buffy. • Volumes one and two also available from Turnaround in September and November respectively. ISBN 13: 9781632363640, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2016
Graphic Novel - Manga
ATTACK ON TITAN ADVENTURE Isayama, Hajime
In the tradition of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure,’ this interactive novel gives the reader a chance to ‘meet’ their favourite characters and become a part of the ‘Attack on Titan’ story! Puzzles, branching storylines, and illustrations make this the perfect gift for Attack on Titan fans. KEY SELLING POINTS • Perfect for fans of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ game books. • This is currently the bestselling manga series in
the western world. • The highly-anticipated second anime series is slated for early 2017. ISBN 13: 9781632364159, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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CELLS AT WORK! 3 Shimizu, Akane
The average human body contains about 60 trillion cells, and each of them has work to do! But when you get injured, viruses or bacteria invade, or when an allergic reaction flares up, everyone from the silent but deadly white blood cells to the brainy neurons has to work together to get through the crisis! KEY SELLING POINTS • The one-shot that was the basis for the series won the Sirius New Age Award. • Is highly popular in Japan having already sold 20,000 copies. • Considered a title with franchise potential by Kodansha. ISBN 13: 9781632363909, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel - Manga
CLOCKWORK PLANET 1 Kamiya, Yuu
Naoto’s a high school dropout and brilliant amateur tinkerer. He lives in a world that has been so overexploited that the entire surface has become one vast machine. When a box crashes into his home containing a female automaton, it’s a harbinger of change that will rock the entire globe, and give Naoto his chance to be a hero. KEY SELLING POINTS • An anime adaptation of Clockwork Planet is set for release in 2017. • Kamiya’s previous series No Game, No Life has been a huge hit. • Art style, plot and pedigree will appeal to gamers in addition to regular manga readers. ISBN 13: 9781632364470, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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FIRE FORCE 2 Ohkubo, Atsushi
The city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror! Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment’s notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. KEY SELLING POINTS • The new flagship series from Weekly Shonen Magazine, the original home of Fairy Tail (also available). • The new series from the best-selling creator behind Soul Eater (Yen Press). • For fans of magical adventures like Tokyo ESP (Vertical) and Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical). ISBN 13: 9781632363312, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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INUYASHIKI 6 Oku, Hiroya
Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse for Ichiro Inuyashiki, a blinding light in the night sky strikes the earth where he stands. He later wakes up to find himself unscathed, but he soon starts to notice that there’s something... different about himself. It turns out that these strange, new changes are just what Ichiro needs to take a new lease on life. Now it seems like there’s nothing to stop him from being a hero worthy of the respect that he never had before! KEY SELLING POINTS • From the creator of Gantz, the best-selling sci-fi manga series that spawned a hit anime and a series
of movies in Japan. • Features Hiroya Oku’s distinctly intricate and realistic artwork. • A heavily tech-influenced, sci-fi drama with a likeable underdog protagonist. ISBN 13: 9781632363428, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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KISS HIM, NOT ME 9 JUNKO
Kae is a secret fujoshi (female manga/anime nerd) who spends all day fantasising about her male classmates making out with each other. However, her fervent passion for manga and anime causes an accident that comes with surprising results! KEY SELLING POINTS • An anime adaptation is set for release in October 2016. • Unlike most romantic comedy manga, in this series it’s a female nerd who is the object of affection. • Aimed at female readers who are familiar with tropes of shojo and yaoi manga and anime. ISBN 13: 9781632363435, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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LDK 9
Watanabe, Ayu
Shusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school and he’s turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi’s best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbour: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK? KEY SELLING POINTS • LDK consistently hits the top 10 on the Orion sales charts in Japan. • A successful film adaptation was released in Japan in 2014. • Aimed at older female readers who are fans of the series Say I Love You (Kodansha Comics). ISBN 13: 9781632361622, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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MAGA-TSUKI 7 Taguchi, Hoshino
Yasuke, 15 years old, is about to build up the courage to confess his love to his childhood friend Akari, who’s fallen for him, too. There’s just one problem: Yasuke’s family lives in a Japanese shrine, and when he breaks the shrine’s sacred mirror, it triggers a curse, releasing the cute and well-endowed goddess of misfortune Orihime into the real world! KEY SELLING POINTS • Leading man Yasuke must choose between two very different girls in this fantasy romance manga. • Has proved enormously popular in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine. • For fans of Say I Love You (Kodansha, also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781632362452, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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NINJA SLAYER KILLS 4
Sekine, Kotaro; Bond, Bradley & Morzez, Phillip N.
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THAT WOLF-BOY IS MINE 4 Nogiri, Yoko
Komugi’s not sure what to expect when her family moves to the remote northern island of Hokkaido, and she starts at a new high school. But she certainly didn’t expect a boy to come up to her and say, ‘Gee... you smell good!’ That boy is Yu Ogami, and Komugi finds herself strangely drawn to him. But when she sees him in an unguarded moment, she discovers he’s a werewolf! Now she has a choice to make: to keep his secret, or to ask for help and risk angering a wolf-boy... KEY SELLING POINTS • A new supernatural comedy manga featuring
In the cyberpunk metropolis of Neo Saitama, Kenji Fujikido is an average salaryman whose wife and children are suddenly assassinated. Tracking the murder back to a ninja, Fujikido trains to seek vengeance initially on those who murdered his family, but ultimately on every ninja on the planet... KEY SELLING POINTS • A spin-off from the new manga series that has already been hugely successful in its native Japan. • Described as a revenge drama where cyberpunk meets ninja action. • The anime is streaming in the UK on Viewster and will be released on DVD in 2016. • An anime made by TRIGGER studios, the company behind the Kill la Kill series, was released in 2015. ISBN 13: 9781632360892, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
werewolves in high school. • From the same alternative magazine that spawned the hit series No. 6 (Kodansha, also available). • Brings a new level of sophistication to the shojo genre. ISBN 13: 9781632364036, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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Graphic Novel - Manga
NORAGAMI: STRAY GOD 18 Adachitoka
TOPPU GP 1
Fujishima, Kosuke
Yato is a homeless god. He doesn’t even have a shrine, let alone any worshippers! So, to achieve his ambitious goals, he s set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee of course). He hopes that one day he’ll be able to build the temple he feels he deserves, but for now he can’t be picky about the jobs that he chooses to accept. From finding lost kittens to overcoming school bullies, Yato is divinely intervening all over the place! KEY SELLING POINTS • A homeless god looks to build followers by doing small deeds in this supernatural manga series. • The series focuses on gods in the real world reminiscent of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (Studio Ghibli, 2001). • The anime series is well-received on the Funimation streaming site, with an average user rating of 4 out of 5 stars. ISBN 13: 9781632363459, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
Toppu Uno never wanted to race motorcycles. He was perfectly content watching his sister ride with his eagle eyes, he knew her lap times before the the stopwatch did. When he’s convinced to take a ride on a minibike for the first time, his hours of observation translate into instant skill on the track. But turning a quick lap and winning a race are two very different things... KEY SELLING POINTS • New series from the creator of Oh My Goddess! (Dark Horse Manga) and Paradise Residence (Kodansha). • Fans of racing manga like Initial D and Speed Racer as well as sports manga like Haikyu! will enjoy this series. • Chapters are being released at the same time as Japan on Kodansha Comics’ website and Comixology. ISBN 13: 9781632364517, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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PRINCESS JELLYFISH 4 Higashimura, Akiko
Tsukimi Kurashita has a strange fascination with jellyfish. She’s loved them from a young age and has carried that love with her to her new life in the big city of Tokyo. There, she resides in Amamizukan, a safehaven for girl geeks who regularly gush over a range of things from trains to Japanese dolls. However, a chance meeting at a pet shop has Tsukimi crossing paths with one of the things that the residents of Amamizukan have been desperately trying to avoid a fashionable socialite! KEY SELLING POINTS • Two worlds collide in this hugely popular series, regularly the most requested on social media. • Arrives highly praised by Kotaku and Anime News Network. • For fans of Fairy Tail (Kodansha, also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781632362315, TBCpp p/b, £15.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
CUSTOM LETTERING OF THE 20S AND 30S Hughes, Rian
Custom Lettering of the 20s and 30s is a celebration of the stunning and stylistically varied headline lettering that existed before the advent of phototypesetting or the computer. This unique publication collects over 4500 examples of custom lettering from the heyday of Art Deco and the experimental modernity of the Futurists - from geometric sans, elegant brush scripts, and heavy industrial serifs to hand-drawn eccentricities. A cornerstone of any type-lover’s library. KEY SELLING POINTS • A follow-up to two previously published volumes. • Award-winning author. • Essential reference for typographers, designers, art directors, design students, retro culture fans and collectors. ISBN 13: 9780957664951, 576pp p/b, £27.99 Published by KORERO PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 2017 Graphic Novel
SOVIET DAUGHTER
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DEATH OF X
A Graphic Revolution Alekseyeva, Julia
This is the story of Julia and her great-grandmother Lola. Born in 1910 to a poor, Jewish family outside of Kiev, Lola lived through the Bolshevik revolution, a horrifying civil war, Stalinist purges, and the Holocaust. She taught herself to read, and supported her extended family working as a secretary for the notorious NKVD (which became the KGB) and later as a lieutenant for the Red Army. Interwoven with Lola’s history we find Julia’s own struggles of coming of age in an immigrant family in Chicago, and her political awakening in the midst of the radical politics of the turn of the millennium. KEY SELLING POINTS • A first-person account of Soviet history and its connection to first generation Americans’ lives today. • A beautifully-drawn nonfiction graphic novel with an expertly-told narrative and compelling characters. • Of interest to readers of Jewish histories and biographies. • Graphic memoirs are becoming an increasingly popular genre amongst both comics, fiction and non-fiction readers. ISBN 13: 9781621069690, 192pp p/b, £11.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
Graphic Novel
LIGHTHOUSE, THE Roca, Paco
Francisco, a wounded, despairing sixteen-year-old Republican guard in the Spanish Civil War, is trying to flee to freedom by crossing the French border. In his escape, he encounters an old remote lighthouse, far from the warring factions. He is granted shelter by Telmo, the aging operator of the lighthouse. As Francisco recuperates, Telmo s tales of epic adventurers who sailed the lost seas and discovered worlds unknown reignite the spark of life in the young soldier. By one of the most brilliant new talents in comic art in Spain, author of the world-wide bestseller Wrinkles.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautiful and absorbing new tale from the author of Wrinkles (Knockabout, 2015, also available). • Featuring Roca’s trademark style, The Lighthouse follows the seafaring adventures of an aging lighthouse keeper. • Wrinkles was warmly praised by the UK media including The Guardian and The Scottish Herald. ISBN 13: 9781681120560, 64pp h/b, £12.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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ALL-NEW X-MEN INEVITABLE VOL. 3
Hopeless, Dennis & Bagley, Mark
Now that Genesis has learned that there may not be any hope of escaping his destiny of becoming the maniacal villain Apocalypse, will he continue to fight his future... or surrender to it? It may be moot, as the All-New X-Men come face-to-face with the threat that will spell doom for their entire species: The Inhumans and the Terrigen Mist! Collecting All-New X-Men Vol. 2 #13-17 TBC. KEY SELLING POINTS • The X-Men are one of Marvel’s most popular franchises with 6 blockbuster movies. X-Men: Apocalypse was released 18th May. • Written by acclaimed comic writer Dennis Hopeless (Spider-Woman, Cable and X-Force). • Illustrated by popular artist and fan favourite Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man.) ISBN 13: 9781846537776, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
Lemire, Jeff; Soule, Charles & Kuder, Aaron
The destruction of the Inhuman city of Attilan and the release of the Terrigen Mist was the catalyst that set the X-Men and the Inhumans on a collision course. As the mist traverses the world creating new Inhumans, tragically it is fatal to those with the mutant X gene. Now a war between the two races is about to explode! Collecting Death of X #1-4 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • A Marvel Event that will radically change the scope of the Marvel Universe and its merry band of mutants for ever! • Written by fan-favourites Jeff Lemire (Animal Man, Green Arrow) and Charles Soule (All-New Inhumans, Death of Wolverine). • Illustrated by Aaron Kuder (Avenging Spider-Man, Green Lantern: New Guardians). ISBN 13: 9781846537790, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 3: BLOOD IN THE AETHER Aaron, Jason & Bachalo, Chris
After the Empirikul destroyed almost all the world’s magic and nearly killed Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme must try and build himself back up. Plus, witness the return of Baron Mordo! But what effect did the Empirikul attack have on him?! Collecting Doctor Strange #11-15 and Doctor Strange Annual #1 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Doctor Strange movie is due for release 28th October 2016! • Written by fan-favourite Jason Aaron (Thor, Original Sin). • Illustrated by Chris Bachalo (Amazing Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men). ISBN 13: 9781846537783, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: NEW GUARD VOL. 3 Bendis, Brian Michael & Cheung, Jim
As the Guardians’ internal conflicts reach a boiling point, some outsiders throw more fuel to the fire! One teammate with deep roots on Earth will struggle to hold onto their galactic connections! The Guardians may survive Civil War II, but the team will NEVER be the same! Collecting Guardians of the Galaxy #12-16 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is due for release April 28th 2017! • Written by Eisner Award winner Brian Michael Bendis (Secret Invasion, New Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man). • Illustrated by fan-favourite Jim Cheung (New Avengers, Invincible Iron Man, X-Force). ISBN 13: 9781846537653, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN VOL. 2
Bendis, Brian Michael & Maleev, Alex
While the Civil War rages, Tony finds out the truth about his parents and their connection to the history of the Marvel Universe. Collecting International Iron Man #7-12 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Iron Man will return in Avengers: Infinity War out 4th May 2018. • Infinity War will star Robert Downey Jr. & Samuel L. Jackson. • Written by fan favourite Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men). • Illustrated by Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Star Wars: Lando). ISBN 13: 9781846537769, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
Light Novel / Manga
BAKEMONOGATARI, PART 3 NISIOISIN
A stand-alone prequel to the leading Monogatari (Kodansha) series by the 33-year-old novelist whose first printings are now second only to Haruki Murakami’s, this story about a blond female vampire on a ‘tourist visit’ to the country is being adapted into an animated feature for Japanese theatrical release in August 2016. KEY SELLING POINTS • The anime adaptation is available on Blu-Ray in the UK from MVM. • A prequel to the best-selling Japanese fantasy series Monogatari (Kodansha); volume one and two also available. • Nishio Ishin is one of the most popular authors working in Japan today, outselling Haruki Murakami last year. ISBN 13: 9781942993902, 240pp p/b, £11.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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SPIDER-MAN / DEADPOOL VOL. 2: ITSY-BITSY
Kelly, Joe; Duggan, Gerry; Auckerman, Scott; McGuinness, Ed
Deadpool goes Hollywood! See the M w/the M on the set of his own MOVIE! And he brings his pal Spidey along, as he has lots of experience selling out! Also, in the truest of Deadpool traditions, we present a ‘lost’ issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! Flashback to the swinging ’60s for one of Deadpool & Spidey’s earliest meetings! Plus, who is Itsy-Bitsy? Trouble, definitely trouble! Collecting SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #6-7 and 9-12.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Deadpool movie was the break-out success of 2016! • Written by fan favourites Joe Kelly and Gerry Duggan and TV’s Scott Auckerman Big Bang Theory. • Spider-Man: Homecoming, starring Tom Holland (Captain America: Civil War) is due out 28th July 2017. ISBN 13: 9781846537578, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
Light Novel / Manga
ATTACK ON TITAN: END OF THE WORLD
Asakura, Touji & Isayama, Hajime
Attack on Titan End of the World is the adaptation of the 2015 Japanese film based on the manga of the same name. In the novel Eren Yeager, and his childhood friend Armin Arlert, join the Survey Corps, a military corporation to fight gigantic humanoids called the Titans after their hometown is attacked by a Colossal Titan. KEY SELLING POINTS • This novel is a direct adaptation of the highly rated Attack on Titan movies that debuted July 2015. • Attack on Titan is one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world. • Continues Vertical’s spin-off light novels from the series, which also include The Harsh Mistress of the City (Vertical, ISBN 13: 9781945054082, 380pp p/b, £13.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD VOLUME 7 Itou, Akira
From the makers of the YuGiOh trading card game comes Cardfight!! Vanguard, the manga that inspired the hit Vanguard card game. In similar fashion to YuGiOh and Magic the Gathering, the teenage cast of Cardfight!! Vanguard play a high-fantasy themed card game initially they play for kicks, but eventually the stakes grow much higher. KEY SELLING POINTS • The manga that started the hit Vanguard card game and amine series. • From the creator of the hugely popular YuGiOh card game, currently the top selling card game in the world. • Each edition comes with an exclusive rare playing card from the Vanguard game. ISBN 13: 9781941220146, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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DEVIL’S LINE 5 Hanada, Ryoh
Unbeknownst to the general public, vampires are rampant in Tokyo. To control and contain them, the government has developed a program to track and treat rogue vamps who decide to prey on the public. But what happens when vampire and man come together in harmony and love? Will the public accept this, or will they try to tear such partnerships apart? KEY SELLING POINTS • This series has taken Japan by storm with its mix of Western-style art and thoughtful writing. • Vampire romance remains as popular as ever with audiences. • The series debuted in popular manga magazine Morning, which also premiered Chi’s Sweet Home (Vertical, also available). ISBN 13: 9781942993629, 202pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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FUKU FUKU KITTEN TALES 2 Kanata, Konami
Fuku Fuku is Konami Kanata’s flagship work, a series that has been running continually in Japan since 1988, and even made a brief appearance in Chi s Sweet Home Volume 2 (Vertical, also available). Now Konami’s first feline love is coming to English and readers, stores, libraries and cat-fanciers cannot be more excited! KEY SELLING POINTS • Fuku Fuku: Kitten Tales was Konami Kanata’s first cat-based work, preceding the worldwide smash Chi’s Sweet Home. • Chi has become as popular in Japan as Garfield and Snoopy, and made a brief appearance in an Apple MacBook advert in 201 • The Chi series concluded with Volume 12, and is now being reissued in omnibus editions (available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781942993636, 160pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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TO THE ABANDONED SACRED BEASTS 4 Maybe
An action fantasy set in a dystopian future where, to combat monster attacks, monster hunters infuse themselves with monster DNA in order to predict where they might strike next. However, in the process they lose their humanity, resulting in the development of a monster hunter extermination unit. A werewolf named Hank heads up the team; the world is about to be overrun with monster and counter-monster conflict! KEY SELLING POINTS • New supernatural / dystopia manga series. • From the editors behind Attack on Titan and Flowers of Evil (both Kodansha; also available). • For fans of Ajin: Demi Human (Vertical, also available). ISBN 13: 9781945054037, 200pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
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