GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAY 2017
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GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017
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Graphic Novel
ROAD TO RIVERDALE
Graphic Novel
SONIC UNIVERSE SAGAS 1: PIRATE PLUNDER PANIC
Waid, Mark; Staples, Fiona; Zdarsky, Chip et al.0
In the past two years, the little town of Riverdale has changed in a number of amazing ways. The entire Archie universe has been given a fresh coat of paint and it’s only getting bigger and better from here. Road to Riverdale presents to readers all of the first issues of each of our new series so far, including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Josie and the Pussycats, and Reggie & Me, timed to the release of the brand new TV series Riverdale. You won’t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind collection that shines the spotlight on the New Riverdale! KEY SELLING POINTS • An entry-level collection of Archie stories featuring the first issues of the modernday Archie reboot! • Features some of the biggest names working in comics today, such as Mark Waid (The Flash) and Fiona Staples (Saga)! • A perfect entry point to new readers of Archie as well as casual fans of the TV series. • Includes extra bonus materials for a behind-the-scenes look at both the comic and show. • Over 2 billion Archie comics & books have been sold, andover 12 million Archie apps downloaded. ISBN 13: 9781682559727, 144pp p/b, £11.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
Graphic Novel
Sonic Scribes
It’s mystery and mayhem on the high seas as Amy and Cream join first mates Blaze and Marine in their search for the final Sol Emerald! As ships clash on the stormy waters, familiar faces start to appear amongst the opposition and Blaze is targeted as enemy number 1! Who is the new, sinister force leading the robot pirates, and what is his past with Blaze? Pirate Plunder Panic is the first book in the new Sonic Universe Sagas graphic novel series, collecting the stories that follow on the heels of the Sonic/ Mega Man: Worlds Collide epic. KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects the most recent Sonic Universe stories growing directly out of the events of the Sonic/Mega Man: Worlds Collide. • Has a built-in comic book fanbase due to its collecting the current, ongoing SONIC UNIVERSE story arcs. • Sonic comics attract a huge readership of die-hard fans, andSega continues to make new Sonic games • All Sonic the hedgehog graphic novel series tie in to and reference one another. • Sonic the hedgehog has sold over 70 million Sega video games and millions of comics and graphic novels worldwide. ISBN 13: 9781682559918, 104pp p/b, £11.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
ARCHIE VOL. 3
Graphic Novel
Waid, Mark & Fish, Veronia
The all-new Archie adventure continues! Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The book will captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie’s original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character’s all-ages appeal. If classic Archie is a Saturday morning cartoon, this new series is prime time! KEY SELLING POINTS • Features two of the most popular and acclaimed creators in comic books today. • Stories appeal to the modern comic book audience with a hilarious spin on these timeless characters. • Features bonus content including scripts, sketches and variant covers. • Over 2 billion Archie comics & books have been sold and over 12 million Archie apps downloaded. • Volumes 1 & 2 are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781682559932, 176pp p/b, £17.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
BETTY & VERONICA VOLUME 1 Hughes, Adam
It’s Betty vs. Veronica! The most highly anticipated reboot in comics history is here! Betty and Veronica are America’s sweethearts - until they turn on each other! Pops’ Chocklit Shoppe is being taken over by a huge coffee company. When Betty and Veronica go head-to-head over the issue, all bets are off! Friendships will shatter. Cities will burn. Nails will be broken. Betty and Veronica are back in this all-new collection from comics legend Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Catwoman). KEY SELLING POINTS • A hotly anticipated Archie reboot focusing on beloved characters Betty & Veronica! • These new stories will appeal to the modern comic book audience with a new spin on Riverdale and its inhabitants. • Features bonus content including scripts, sketches and variant covers. • By Adam Hughes, one of the biggest superstars in comics today! • Over 2 billion Archie comics & books have been sold and over 12 million Archie apps downloaded. ISBN 13: 9781682559857, 104pp p/b, £11.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
SOMETHING CITY Weaver, Ellice
Through snapshots of each community, Ellice Weaver captures both the qualities that make different communities unique, but also what binds them together to make up the modern, multicultural cities that we exist in today. Beautifully composed pages introduce us to each group before we’re taken on a short journey inside each of their worlds. Stunning artwork and wry, odd and moving stories come together to produce a book that is unique, vibrant and universal. KEY SELLING POINTS • A moving, wry, odd and charming exploration of the multicultural city, seen through the communities that live there. • A much-anticipated longer work by a creator who is well-known for her popular graphic short stories. • Eye-catching design and colour palettes give this book an appeal to both comic and illustration fans. ISBN 13: 9781910395271, 76pp p/b, £10.99 Published by AVERY HILL PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel - Gay Interest Erotica
TIMBER
Lazarov, Dale & Player
Timber is the newest volume from Sticky Graphic Novels, the wordless, gay character-based, sex positive comics series. In Timber, renowned creators Lazarov and Player show you just how sexy big bearded men can be (especially when they get together) in an entertaining graphic novel about the eroticism of Lumberjacks. KEY SELLING POINTS • An entertaining and adventurous erotic story about a group of gay lumberjacks. • Puts the fun back into gay adult graphic novels, thereby setting a new standard for the genre. • The imagery is passionate, sensual and expressive. • Art director/writer Dale Lazarov is a well-known erotic gay comics creator with a devoted readership. • Other titles by Lazarov are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9783959850629, 64pp h/b, £19.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East May 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017 Arts
SURF ROCKS Waves, Boards and Wax in Contemporary Art and Graphic Design Escalante, Greg
Surfing holds a special place in popular culture, with plenty of films, TV shows, books, fashion brands and magazines dedicated to the lifestyle. It has become a myth in and of itself! Now, in Surf Rocks, 50 international artists celebrate the art of surfing and all its mythology, philosophy and symbols! The cultural phenomenon is brought to life by artists like Jim Phillips, Damien Fulton, Sean Yoro and many more! KEY SELLING POINTS • 50 international artists celebrate the art of surfing. • Surfing holds a special place in popular culture. • Dissects the myth, symbolism and fashions associated with surfing. • Also available: Surf Rocks: The Coloring Book and Surf Rocks: 30 Deluxe Postcards. ISBN 13: 9782374950358, 288pp h/b, £39.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe May 2017
Arts
SURF ROCKS: 30 DELUXE POSTCARDS
Graphic Novel
LAST TEMPLAR VOL. 4, THE: THE FALCON TEMPLE Khoury, Raymond & Lalor, Miguel
Tess has gone with Vance to look for the Falcon Temple and its precious cargo, convinced that truth must prevail. Meanwhile, the Church persuades Sean to help them keep that truth hidden - at any cost. On the dark waters of the Mediterranean, in a storm so fierce it could be the very wrath of God, a merciless battle will take place for the future of the Christian faith... KEY SELLING POINTS • Originally an internationally bestselling novel that stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 22 months. • Adapted to comic format by the author himself. • A thriller with roots in medieval history reminiscent of The Da Vinci Code. • Published here in English for the first time. ISBN 13: 9781849183222, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal May 2017
Graphic Novel
VALERIAN THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1
Escalante, Greg
10 international artists and 30 different deluxe postcards: the best of the surfing world in contemporary art and graphic design. KEY SELLING POINTS • International artists celebrate the art of surfing. • Surfing holds a special place in popular culture. • Celebrates the myth, symbolism and fashions associated with surfing. • Also available: Surf Rocks and Surf Rocks: The Coloring Book. ISBN 13: 9782374950372, 30pp postcards, £18.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe May 2017
Arts
SURF ROCKS: THE COLORING BOOK Lachat, Rodolphe
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Waves, beachs, surfers, boards... The artist Horacio Casinnelli captures all the beauty and the fascination of the surfing world in 64 unique and exclusive drawings ready to colour. KEY SELLING POINTS • A colouring book celebrating the art of surfing. • Surfing holds a special place in popular culture. • Celebrates the myth, symbolism and fashions associated with surfing. • Also available: Surf Rocks and Surf Rocks: 30 Deluxe Postcards. ISBN 13: 9782374950365, 128pp p/b, £18.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe May 2017
Christin, Pierre & Mezieres, Jean-Claude
This first volume of the collection contains books 1 and 2 of the series The City of Shifting Watersand The Empire of a Thousand Planets. It also includes book 0, Bad Dreams, translated into English for the first time: the very first adventures of our two heroes, published after City and retroactively numbered. Finally, linking the volumes of this collection together is a long, exclusive interview with the authors and director Luc Besson. Illustrated with new art as well as numerous sketches, studies and photographs from the latter’s upcoming big-screen adaptation. KEY SELLING POINTS • Valerian is the bestselling comic series that has become emblematic of French science fiction. • It has had strong influence on science-fiction films such as The Fifth Element and Star Wars. • Luc Besson has adapted the comic for the big screen in a film starring Cara Delevingne. • This collection includes interviews and rare photos from behind the scenes of the movie. • Valerian is an action anti-hero and Laureline an early incarnation of the strong, take-charge female. ISBN 13: 9781849183529, 160pp h/b, £29.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal May 2017
Graphic Novel
XIII VOL. 22: THE MARTYR’S MESSAGE Sente; Yves & Jigounov; Youri
Jason has managed to give his captors the slip, but he was forced to leave Betty behind, severely injured. After a short but tense episode dealing with the north-eastern mafia, he’s off to the next step in his quest: Leiden, Holland, from where half of the Mayflower expedition left, and where his godfather appears to live. But his enemies haven’t given up, and the young local guide he’s picked brings her own heap of troubles... KEY SELLING POINTS • More than 10 million copies sold of the first 19 books in the series. • A compulsive read for teenagers and adults alike, already translated into several languages. • A TV miniseries based on the books starring Val Kilmer aired on France’s Canal in 2008 and on NBC in the US in 2009. • Cinebook was the first to publish the entirety of the original series in English. • XIII has been made into a video game by Ubisoft. ISBN 13: 9781849183499, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal May 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017
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Children’s Graphic Novel
YOKO TSUNO VOL. 12: THE TITANS Leloup, Roger
Yoko, Vic and Pol are back on Vinea after a two-months journey in hibernation. They’ve barely had time to wake up that the Vineans are already presenting them with disquieting news: plants of extravinean origin have been found in a remote part of the planet, as well as obvious signs of equally alien intelligent life - colossal in size. An expedition is sent to look for these titans... KEY SELLING POINTS • Science fiction firmly anchored in modern technology. • Almost 6 million volumes of the series sold worldwide, with around 250,000 sales per title. • Strong humanist values: friendship, self-sacrifice, respect for life. • Published here in English for the first time. • Yoko Tsuno is a great female role model. ISBN 13: 9781849183505, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal May 2017
Graphic Novel
MORTON A Cross-Canada Rail Journey Collier, David
A graphic novel lamenting the loss of train travel, the grip of family, mortality, art, and the human condition, with many other digressions thrown in for good measure. The book opens in media res as Collier finds out about his grandmother s death. While trying to publish his next book another close death shocks him to act on his dream to travel with his wife and son across the country by rail, before it is too late. Through the passing landscape he introduces his family (and the reader) to his old way of life and tries to track down the many characters he has lost touch with. KEY SELLING POINTS • David Collier’s most ambitious work to date. • His work debuted in R. Crumb’s magazine, Weirdo, and has been published by Fantagraphics and Drawn and Quarterly. • ’Chimo is an idiosyncratic, compelling and hilarious musing-in-comics that I couldn’t put down... I loved it.’ - Chris Ware ISBN 13: 9781772620122, 180pp p/b, £17.99 Published by CONUNDRUM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel
GETTING OUT OF HOPE Cadelli, James
Short Cuts meets Rear Window in this hilarious but poignant debut from James Cadelli. Three travelling dudes are stranded in Hope, a small, desolate town in the mountains of British Columbia. They find shelter in the basement of an apartment after their RV breaks down. Although they, and three others, occupy the same building, share a common resentment of their living situation, and annoy each other in the hallways, none of them realise the extent to which their lives are intertwined. Yet they all hope for a better life. And that just might mean getting out of town... by any means necessary. KEY SELLING POINTS • Short Cuts meets Rear Window in this hilarious but poignant debut from James Cadelli. • Featuring a likeable cast of multi-dimensional weirdos. • Called ‘just such an enjoyable book to read’ by Joe Ollmann of Drawn and Quarterly. ISBN 13: 9781772620146, 208pp p/b, £16.99 Published by CONUNDRUM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel
MISTER MORGEN
Hofbauer, Igor & Bunjevac, Nina (trans)
Legendary Croatian poster artist Igor Hofbauer has created a book of graphic stories which are dark and visionary, based on a combination of classic American underground comics andfilm noir, pop art, German Expressionism, and Russian Constructivism. Hofbauer’s comics are often surreal and nightmarish stories in strange cityscapes that will be recognized by anyone who has spent time in the concrete housing and brutish planned neighborhoods of the former Eastern Bloc. KEY SELLING POINTS • Dark and visionary graphic stories by Igor Hofbauer. • Hofbauer is very well-known as a graphic artist, primarily for creating posters. • His posters were featured in The Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion (Chronicle, 2004) • Igor Hofbauer is the Charles Burns of the Balkans.’ - Nina Bunjevac ISBN 13: 9781772620139, 224pp p/b, £21.99 Published by CONUNDRUM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel
THE COLLECTED NEIL THE HORSE
Collins, Katherine & Robbins, Trina (intro)
Neil the Horse ran 15 issues in the 1980s. With its tagline, ‘Making the World Safe for Musical Comedy’ it is the world’s only musical comic book. It is a totally original hybrid influenced more by Carl Barks and Fred Astaire than by the underground comics of the time. KEY SELLING POINTS • The iconic and hilarious Neil the Horse, collected for the first time. • With an introduction by veteran comics artist and editor, Trina Robbins. • Comes with an endorsement by THE Will Eisner! ISBN 13: 9781772620153, 300pp p/b, £22.99 Published by CONUNDRUM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Video Game Art
DRAGON AGE ADULT COLORING BOOK Bioware
The beautiful worlds of Dragon Age are yours to explore in this amazing new coloring book, including forty-five fantastic original black-andwhite illustrations of unforgettable characters and iconic scenes from the entire award-winning trilogy - each specifically crafted to be colored in any way that you choose! Thrill to the exploits of Alistair, Morrigan, Varric, and the rest, and adventure alongside them on your own journey of creativity! Whether you’re a casual fan of fantasy, or the Herald of Andraste themself, the Dragon Age Adult Coloring Book is not to be missed! KEY SELLING POINTS • The official Dragon Age colouring book! • Colour your favourite moments taken straight from the game! • Includes 45 pieces of beautifully detailed black and white artwork. • A must-have for any Dragon Age fan! • Printed on high-quality paper with a lay-flat binding to make colouring easy. ISBN 13: 9781506702834, 96pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017 Video Game Art
MASS EFFECT ADULT COLORING BOOK Bioware
The award-winning Mass Effect series is famous for its memorable characters, thrilling combat, and stunning visuals. Now celebrate that excitement and beauty with Dark Horse’s Mass Effect: The Adult Coloring Book! Featuring art inspired by the classic Mass Effect trilogy as well as the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda, this gorgeously illustrated volume includes forty-five ultra-detailed black and white images for you to color however you choose. This is a must have for all fans of science fiction adventure! KEY SELLING POINTS • The official Mass Effect colouring book! • Includes art inspired by the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda! • Colour your favourite Mass Effect moments directly from the game. • Includes 45 pieces of beautifully detailed black and white artwork! • A must-have for any Mass Effect fan! ISBN 13: 9781506702872, 96pp p/b, £20.00 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2017
Graphic Novel
WILL EISNER: THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 1917-2017 Eisner, Will
The legacy that Will Eisner (1917-2005) had on sequential art cannot be overstated - his innovative storytelling, layouts, and art on his newspaper series The Spirit inspired a generation of cartoonists, and his turn toward an acclaimed run of graphic novels beginning in 1978 with A Contract with God helped pioneer the form. This catalogue includes over 175 selected illustrations, reproduced from the original artwork, from the landmark Will Eisner Centennial Celebration exhibitions taking place in 2017. Features essays by Denis Kitchen, Paul Gravett, and John Lind. KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautifully produced book celebrating the life and work of iconic comics creator Will Eisner! • Will Eisner is one of the most influential creators of all time. The Eisner awards were set up in his honour. • The official catalogue for Will Eisner exhibitions to be held in Angouleme and New York in 2017. • Features over 175 rare images reproduced from the originals. • Includes an essay by UK comics journalist Paul Gravette, who has worked in comics promotion for over 30 years. ISBN 13: 9781506703558, 176pp h/b, £17.95 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2017
Video Game Art
ART OF SCALEBOUND, THE Microsoft Studios
Scalebound is the anticipated, all-consuming action role-playing video game where players assume control of Drew as he progresses through the world of Draconis. Accompanied by a dragon called Thuban, the two are bonded together on their quest; the death of one will cause the death of the other. Draconis is a dangerous and beautiful world at every turn, packed with ground-shakingly massive beasts, and now, with The Art of Scalebound, fans can experience the world in a gorgeously produced, full-colour edition featuring exclusive artwork from the game! KEY SELLING POINTS • A gorgeous hardback featuring exclusive art from the Scalebound action roleplaying videogame. • Scalebound is amongst the most hotly-anticipated videogames of 2017. • Includes concept sketches and character development in both lush full-colour and black-and-white. • A must-have for any gamer! ISBN 13: 9781630089436, 184pp h/b, £33.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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Video Game Art
ART OF THE WITCHER CARD GAME, 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 the hugely popular Gwent card game, which features within 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. • Includes fascinating commentary from the artists of each card. ISBN 13: 9781506702452, 216pp h/b, £33.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
CHIMICHANGA: SORROW OF THE WORLD’S WORST FACE Powell, Eric & Buscema, Stephanie
Come one! Come all! Behold the marvel of The World’s Worst Face! Joining artist Stephanie Buscema, Eric Powell returns to his all-ages creation, Chimichanga, the story of a bizarre monster and the little bearded girl who guides him through life in the sideshow. Now they’ve met another misfit - a boy so ugly he hides behind the world’s longest bangs! He is hunted and on the run - can he find peace and even happiness at the carnival? KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by fan-favourite cartoonist, Eric Powell (The Goon, Big Man Plans)! • Artist Stephanie Buscema has worked on several popular properties including Spider-Man, Adventure Time and My Little Pon • Features Eric Powell’s trademark humour for an all-ages audience. • Eric Powell has won several Eisner Awards for his work on The Goon (also from Dark Horse). ISBN 13: 9781616559021, TBCpp h/b, £12.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
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 May 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017 Graphic Novel
CONAN OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 City of Thieves Busiek, Kurt
Conan the Barbarian is one of the most recognisable characters of the past century. Created by Robert E. Howard and originating in the pages of pulp magazines of the 1930s, the sword and sorcery hero has been adapted for several films, TV programs, videogames and, of course, comic books! The stories in Conan Omnibus 2: City Of Theives stay true to Howard’s originals, and offer mountains of swashbuckling fun. Strap in and enjoy Conan’s earliest adventures, created by comics greats Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Features the legendary run by comics greats Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord! • Faithfully adapts Robert E. Howard’s best-known tales. • Conan has thousands of fans across the world who will be thirlled to see his adventures toegther in this volume. • An affordable omnibus format, perfect for both new readers and diehard fans! ISBN 13: 9781506702940, 472pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Comic Art
HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE A Character Guide and World Compendium Staples, Val; Eatock, James, Gelehrter Danielle et al.
The universe of He-Man and She-Ra is full of mystery. And thanks to over four thousand individual entries covering characters, beasts, vehicles, locations, weapons and magic, you can learn the secrets of this entire universe! This is the most comprehensive guide ever published, covering all things Masters of the Universe and Princess of Power from 1982 through today! KEY SELLING POINTS • The essential guide to He-Man, She-Ra and the Masters of the Universe in one single volume! • Includes over 4000 individual entries covering characters, beasts, vehicles, locations, weapons and magic. • Written by He-Man and She-Ra expert Val Staples. • A beautiful hardcover edition with over 500 pages - a must-have for any He-Man fan! ISBN 13: 9781506701424, 512pp h/b, £41.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
CONAN THE SLAYER VOLUME 1
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Graphic Novel
LADY KILLER 2
Bunn, Cullen; Davila, Sergio & Atiyeh, Michael
Alone, on the brink of death, and with nothing but his sword, Conan the Cimmerian stumbles into a camp of Kozaki raiders. With a band of determined Turanian hunters at his heels, the Kozaki chief hesitantly offers the barbarian refuge. As Conan’s grievous wounds heal, he gains acceptance into the clan and becomes a mentor to one of the chief’s two sons...only to discover that mortal danger is closer than ever. Penned by superstar writer Cullen Bunn (Deadpool, The Sixth Gun, Harrow County) and with art by Sergio Davila (Red Sonja), this volume collects issues #1-#6 of Conan the Slayer! KEY SELLING POINTS • A completely fresh start for the Dark Horse new Conan stories, heavily rooted in Robert E. Howard’s original tales. • By superstar writer Cullen Bunn (Deadpool, The Sixth Gun, Harrow County). • With art by Sergio D¤vila, famous for his distinctive work on Red Sonja. • Conan is an iconic character with an enormous fanbase who are sure to be thrilled by these new stories! ISBN 13: 9781506701332, 152pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
HELLBOY: INTO THE SILENT SEA
Mignola, Mike & Gianni, Gary
Hellboy sets sail from the wreckage of a deserted island only to cross paths with a ghost ship. Taken captive by the phantom crew that plans to sell him to the circus, Hellboy is dragged along by a captain who will stop at nothing in pursuit of a powerful sea creature. Following the events of Hellboy: The Island (Dark Horse), Gary Gianni draws Hellboy in an original graphic novel. KEY SELLING POINTS • A brand new story for Mike Mignola’s massively popular Hellboy. • An original graphic novel with a self-contained story, suitable for fans both new and old! • Illustrator Gary Gianni returns to the Mingolaverse! • Mike Mignola is one of the biggest names in comics working today. • A full range of Hellboy and spin-off comics are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701431, 56pp h/b, £12.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Jones, Joelle
The Schuller family has moved to Cocoa Beach, where life carries on as usual. Josie continues to juggle Tupperware parties, her kids and a few heads - and things don’t get any easier for the entrepreneur hit lady when her past comes back to haunt her. Lady Killer is a black comedy that juxtaposes the wholesome imagery of early 1960s domestic bliss with a tightening web of murder, paranoia, and cold-blooded survival. From rising star author Joelle Jones comes the much anticipated return of Josie Schuller the Lady Killer! Collects Lady Killer (Series 2) issues#1-#5.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The return of the bestselling, original comics series from rising comics superstar Joelle Jones. • A black comedy that juxtaposes the wholesome imagery of early 1960s domestic bliss with murder! • Sales of the first volume of Lady Killer are approaching 9000 copies. • ’A level of violence that can only be described as Mad Men’s Betty Draper meets Dexter.’ - ComicBook Resources ISBN 13: 9781506700298, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
RESIDENT ALIEN VOLUME 4: THE MAN WITH NO NAME Hogan, Peter & Parkhouse, Steve
Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle - a stranded alien explorer hiding in plain sight - has been posing as doctor and solving crimes in the small town of Patience, Washington. After Harry accidentally exposes himself to investigators who are on his trail, a mysterious arsonist and a stubborn federal agent arrive in town to heat things up! The local sheriff must decide if he’ll remain loyal to his inquisitive friend Harry, and nurse Asta finally realises the danger she and Harry are both in.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Small-town drama meets men-in-black mystery in the acclaimed comics series! • From the writer of Tom Strong (America’s best Comics) and the artist of the classic Bojeffries Saga (Fantagraphics). • Hogan and Parkhouse take their curious, compassionate alien on another thrill-ride! • A pitch-perfect narrative from two of my favourite creators.’ - Alan Moore ISBN 13: 9781506701530, 104pp p/b, £12.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017 Graphic Novel
RISE OF THE BLACK FLAME Mignola, Mike; Roberson, Chris & Mitten, Christopher
Little English girls are going missing, and the trail leads to a bloodthirsty cult wielding an ancient power of evil - the Cult of the Black Flame. No villain in the history of the Mike Mignola’s line of books has caused as much death and destruction as the Black Flame. See what it was like when that power belonged to a secret order of priests hidden in the jungles of Siam. Christopher Mitten (Umbral, Criminal Macabre, Wasteland) joins Mignola and Chris Roberson (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D. 1953, iZombie) to explore an uncharted corner of the Hellboy’s fictional world.
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THE STRAIN: MISTER QUINLAN-VAMPIRE HUNTER Lapham; David, Salazar; Edgar, Champagne; Keith & Jackson
KEY SELLING POINTS • From the pages of Mike Mignola’s massively popular Hellboy. • Collects Rise of the Black Flame issues #1-5. • Christopher Mitten (Umbral, Criminal Macabre, Wasteland) joins the Mignolaverse! • Mike Mignola is one of the biggest names in comics working today. • A full range of Hellboy and spin-off comics are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701554, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Mr. Quinlan, a product of a hellish vampiric ritual gone wrong, seeks to destroy the Master, the powerful vampire who sired him. After he is forced into hiding in the ancient Roman hillsides, he is captured and raised in the arenas as a gladiator. Winning his freedom as a champion against the will of the emperor, Mr. Quinlan is smuggled to Africa to battle foreign hordes. He must survive long enough to carry out his mission - but then his target begins hunting him. Acclaimed comics writer David Lapham traces the dark origin tale of the popular character from the television series The Strain. KEY SELLING POINTS • Go back to the beginnings of a popular character from The Strain • The origin of Mr. Quinian from The Strain novel by Pan’s Labyrinth and Pacific Rim director Guillermo del Toro and novel • The Strain is now a hit TV show on FX! ISBN 13: 9781506701608, 128pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Children’s Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel
SOUPY LEAVES HOME
Castellucci, Cecil & Pimienta, Jose
Pearl ‘Soupy’ Plankette ran away from her abusive father, but has nowhere to go until she stumbles upon a disguise that gives her the key to a new identity. Reborn as a boy named Soupy, she hitches her star to Remy ‘Ramshackle’ Smith, a hobo who takes her under his wing. Ramshackle’s kindness and protection go a long way to help Soupy heal from her difficult past. But Ramshackle has his own demons to wrestle with, and he’ll need Soupy just as much as she needs him. KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautiful children’s graphic novel about a feisty runaway named Soupy and her journey across the US. • From Schuster Award-winning and Eisner-nominated writer Cecil Castellucci. • Castellucci’s latest book, Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure (Disney Lucasfilm, 2015), sold 38,000 copies. • Castellucci is a founding YA editor at The LA Review of Books. ISBN 13: 9781616554316, 208pp p/b, £12.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
TARZAN ON THE PLANET OF THE APES Seeley, Tim
Caesar’s birth in the original Planet of the Apes films was a result of the time travel at the core of that story. Tim Seeley (Revival) and David Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist) relocate that birth to 19th century Africa, where Caesar crosses paths with Tarzan, leading to a much different fate for Man and Ape. Drawing deeply from the Tarzan novels and the Planet of the Apes films, Seeley and Walker run Caesar and the Lord of the Jungle through the enslavement of the Apes, through a century of war, and through the centre of the earth.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Tarzan and the inhabitants of The Planet of the Apes come together for the first time in this new comics series! • Both Tarzan and Planet of the Apes are cult classics - fans of both will be thrilled to read this comic! • From the writers of Revival (Image) and Power Man and Iron Fist (Marvel)! • Collects Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes issues #1-5. ISBN 13: 9781506701578, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
THE WITCHER VOLUME 3: CURSE OF CROWS Tobin, Paul; Kowalski, Piotr & Filardi, Nick
Explore the dark and gritty world of of the hit video game series, as Geralt and Ciri become embroiled in a brutal story of revenge. In this ruthless world, the past always comes back to haunt you, and nothing is as it seems. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Witcher games have collectively earned over 250 industry awards and have sold more then 5.5 million copies worldwide. • Five games available across multiple platforms, with a new expansion of 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released in 2016! • Discover more of The Witcher’s world as the expansions of Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continue to be released! • A series chronicling Geralt, a witcher, one of few remaining monster hunters from hit video game The Witcher. • The game world and hero are based on a series of Polish novels extremely popular in Eastern Europe. ISBN 13: 9781506701615, 136pp p/b, £19.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
TOMB RAIDER VOLUME 2 Choice and Sacrifice Tamaki, Maiko; Sevy, Phillip; Lotay, Tula & Atiyeh, Michael
Following the events of Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft’s life hasn’t gotten any easier! When Lara gets word that Sam Nishimura has escaped from a mental hospital, she drops everything to help. But after an encounter with the Order of Trinity, she realises that things are more complicated than she thought. Haunted by memories of Yamati, Lara is determined to rescue her friend. But the Specter of Himiko the Sun Queen looms large in Sam’s life and threatens to consume her. Collecting the arc of the Tomb Raider comic series, issues #7-#12! Written by Eisner Award-winning author Mariko Tamaki! KEY SELLING POINTS • By Eisner Award-winning authour Mariko Tamaki • The start of new arc, leading into the new Tomb Raider game! • Fan-favourite character Sam Nishimura returns! ISBN 13: 9781506701622, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017
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Graphic Novel - Manga
WISH
CLAMP
Walking home from work one day, handsome young doctor Shuichiro notices an adorable little thing trapped in a tree... not a cat, but an angel, Kohaku. In gratitude for rescuing it, Kohaku offers to grant Shuichiro a wish - but to the angel’s surprise, Shuichiro says no thanks... everything in his life is great! But little Kohaku isn’t going to give up that easily... KEY SELLING POINTS • A crossover title with Dark Horse’s previous CLAMP title, Drug and Drop. • Remastered from the original art, this version of Wish is different from any other on the market! • 20 pages of interior colour, in the high-quality tradition of Dark Horse CLAMP omnibus books. ISBN 13: 9781506701110, 800pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
WORLD OF TANKS
Ennis; Garth, Ezquerra; Carlos
Superstar scribe Garth Ennis (Preacher, Battlefields) joins with the legendary Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog) to create a tense war story inspired by the gloabally popular (over 110 million players) online game World of Tanks. As an untested British tank crew advances into France shortly after the D-Day invasion, they discover their Cromwell tank, ‘Snakebite’, isn’t quite what they were expecting. And with a veteran German Panzer unit on the hunt, the Brits will need all the luck they can in order to survive. KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by Eisner Award winning comics legend, Garth Ennis! • Illustrated by comics luminary and co-creator of Judge Dredd, Carlos Ezquerra! • World of Tanks has a gloabl audience of 110 million players! • The global MMOG phenomenon comes to comics! ISBN 13: 9781506700601, 120pp p/b, £14.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Crafts
ART OF COLORING: MOANA 100 Images to Inspire Creativity Disney Book Group
Relax, and let the creativity flow through you. Whether a skilled artist or an everyday dabbler of drawings and doodles, fans of all ages will enjoy these stunning penand-ink illustrations of beautiful landscapes, elaborate patterns, and memorable characters from Disney’s new animated feature Moana. The lovely packaging includes a convenient ‘lay flat’ book block. KEY SELLING POINTS • This relaxing coloUring book features themes and characters from new Disney animated feature film Moana. • For children and adults alike. • Animated feature Moana premieres in the UK in November 2016. • Convenient ‘lay-flat’ book. ISBN 13: 9781484789704, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available Now
Crafts
ART OF COLORING: MUPPETS Disney Book Group
Relax, and let the creativity flow through you. Whether you are a skilled artist or a casual doodler, you will enjoy these stunning pen-and-ink illustrations. Geared toward adults and young adults, this relaxing coloring book features Jim Henson’s world-renowned characters, The Muppets. KEY SELLING POINTS • A colouring book featuring The Muppets. • The Muppets are perenially popular with audiences of all ages! • Convenient ‘lay-flat’ book. ISBN 13: 9781484788899, 128pp p/b, £16.50 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Film & Animation
POSTER ART OF THE WORLD OF CARS Saxon, Victoria
Timed to the release of the new feature film Cars 3 from Pixar Animation Studios, this collector’s art book showcases posters created for and inspired by all three Cars full-length feature films, as well as Cars Land at the Disneyland Resort, and the eleven Mater’s Tall Tales episodes and the four Tales from Radiator Springs episodes within the Car Toons series. KEY SELLING POINTS • Lush art book collecting posters created for and inspired by the Cars (Pixar) universe. • Poster showcase concept has done quite well for Disney Editions with Poster Art of the Disney Parks and Disney Movie Posters. • Cars 3 is in cinemas in June 2017. • Timing the book release to the Cars 3 film will generate extra promotional prospects. • This deluxe package includes three gatefolds in the interior, plus two perforated pull-out poster sheets in the back. ISBN 13: 9781484799840, 144pp h/b, £35.00 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel
FURARI
Taniguchi, Jiro
Jiro Taniguchi returns with this delightful and insightful tale of life in a Japan long forgotten. Inspired by an historical figure, Tadataka Ino (1745 - 1818), Taniguchi invites us to join this unnamed but appealing and picturesque figure as he strolls through the various districts of Edo, the ancient Tokyo, with its thousand little pleasures. Now retired from business he surveys, measures, draws and takes notes whilst giving free rein to his taste for simple poetry and his inexhaustible capacity for wonder.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The newest graphic novel from veteran author and artist Jiro Taniguchi. • Taniguchi has been nominated for the Eisner Award six times. • He has won twice at the Angouleme Festival, France, for both Best Art and Best Scenario. • Multi-award winner in his native Japan. ISBN 13: 9781908007292, 208pp h/b, £16.99 Published by FANFARE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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Graphic Novel
I KILLED ADOLF HITLER
LOST CAT
This 2008 Eisner and Harvey Award-winning classic, unavailable since 2014, is back in print in a newly designed edition! In this full-colour graphic novel, Jason posits a strange, violent world in which contract killers can be hired to rub out pests - be they dysfunctional relatives, abusive co-workers, loud neighbours or just annoyances in general - and as you might imagine, their services are heavily in demand. One such killer is given the unique job of travelling back in time to kill Adolf Hitler in 1939... but things go spectacularly wrong.
Unavailable since 2014, Fantagraphics is proud to represent Jason’s first long-form graphic novel in a newly designed edition. A detective is walking down the street when he sees a ‘lost cat’ poster. A moment later he sees the cat from the photo and calls the number. A woman answers. They talk and hit it off. When she disappears soon thereafter, the expected, ensuing mystery takes decidedly unexpected and unconventional turns. Lost Cat is both a playful take on the classic detective story, and a story about how difficult it is to find a kindred spirit.
Jason
KEY SELLING POINTS • A new edition of one of Jason’s most popular comics about a world of contract killers and time travel. • The comic won both the 2008 Eisner and Harvey Awards. • It has been unavailable since 2014 - Jason fans will be thrilled to see it back in print in this shiny new edition! • Jason is one of the most beloved creators working in comics today. ISBN 13: 9781683960089, 48pp h/b, £14.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Jason
KEY SELLING POINTS • A new - and newly designed - edition of Jason’s first long-form comic. • Lost Cat is at once a playful detective story and a meditation on finding - and keeping - a kindred spirit. • It has been unavailable since 2014 - Jason fans will be thrilled to see it back in print in this shiny new edition! • Jason is one of the most beloved creators working in comics today. • He is a Harvey Award-winner and a multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award winner. ISBN 13: 9781683960096, 160pp h/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel
LADIES-IN-WAITING, THE
Garcia, Santiago & Olivares, Javier
In 1656, Diego Velazquez, leading figure in the Spanish Golden Age of Painting, created one of the most enigmatic works in the history of art: Les Meninas (The Ladies-in-Waiting). This graphic novel, by two of Spain’s most sophisticated comic creators, examines its legacy as one of the first paintings to explore the relationship among the viewer, reality and unreality. KEY SELLING POINTS • The most acclaimed and celebrated graphic novel in recent Spanish history, now available in English. • The story of a 1656 masterpiece, Las Meninas, that will greatly appeal to both art history and comics fans. • Delves into the biography of the painter Diego Velazquez as well as into the Spanish character itself. • The art moves from clear lines to expressionistic drawings as the comic blends fiction and fact. • Javier Olivares and Santiago Garcia are two of Spain’s most sophisticated comics creators. ISBN 13: 9781683960126, 192pp h/b, £20.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel
LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON Clowes, Daniel
In this new edition of Daniel Clowes’ classic graphic novel, Clay Loudermilk stumbles into a screening of a bizarre snuff film that wraps him up in a mystery surrounding a series of cult-inspired killings, dubbed ‘The Harum Scarum Murders.’ The subsequent path Loudermilk’s life takes is both a terrifying journey into madness and jaw-dropping tour-de-force of visual imagination fraught with psychosexual and conspiratorial tension. Featuring black & white illustrations throughout.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A new edition of the graphic novel that made Daniel Clowes an instant comics icon. • Stunningly eerie, this was Clowes’ first long-form work and is bound to be snapped up by his fans, both old and new. • Daniel Clowes is one of the most lauded comic creators in the world. • He is the creator of the 1997 classic Ghost World, later adapted into a cult film of the same name. • To be published in the wake of Clowes’ Patience in 2016 and to coincide with the film release of Clowes’ Wilson (Fox). ISBN 13: 9781683960157, 200pp p/b, £20.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel
ON THE CAMINO Jason
Internationally acclaimed cartoonist Jason’s first fulllength graphic memoir is about his experiences walking a 500-mile pilgrimage for his 50th birthday in Northwestern Spain, which he observes with the eye of an artist, chronicling both the good (people, conversations) and the bad (blisters, bedbugs) he encountered on his journey. Full of quiet incidents, odd encounters, small triumphs, and the occasional setback, On the Camino is the first implicitly autobiographical long-form work by this master cartoonist. Featuring black & white illustrations throughout.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A graphic memoir about walking the Camino de Santiago by acclaimed comic creator Jason. • This is Jason’s first long-form work since 2013’s Lost Cat, and his first ever memoir sure to thrill fans. • Many in the UK have done, or at least know about, the Camino de Santiago. • Jason chronicles his trek with the eye of an artist; the book is full of small, human observations. • Jason has been called the ‘Kafka and Keats of the comic world’ by author Sherman Alexie. ISBN 13: 9781683960218, 192pp h/b, £20.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel
SONGY OF PARADISE Panter, Gary
Punk comics pioneer Gary Panter reimagines Milton’s Paradise Regained in this spectacular graphic novel. Panter’s version doesn’t rely on Milton’s words, but faithfully follows the structure of Milton’s Paradise Regained, with one notable exception: Jesus has been replaced by a hillbilly, Songy, who is on a vision quest before being tempted by a chimeric Satan figure. Songy of Paradise is an art object, a brilliant literary experiment and the most eye-popping graphic novel of 2017.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A punk-retelling of Milton’s Paradise Regained by one of America’s preeminent cartoonists. • Panter doesn’t rely on Milton’s words but follows his structure, resulting in a spectacular literary experiment. • The pages are vibrant and densely packed with Panter’s iconic illustration. • A fantastic art object that will make an ideal gift for lovers of both art and graphic novels. • An ornate hardcover format with a stunning two-colour stamping on cloth covers. ISBN 13: 9781683960287, 40pp h/b, £29.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017 Crafts
PRINCE: THE COLORING BOOK Millionaire; Tony & James; Darius (intro)
Prince: The colouring book is a kaleidoscopic look at a kaleidoscopic man by a group of talented artists chosen from around the world. This diverse collection of illustrations illuminates the life and music of the man who showered our planet with a rain of erotic joy... KEY SELLING POINTS • A royal tribute by the many artists who loved the
paisley one and his music. • The famous crossover musician, music producer and composer is one of the most influential artists of recent memory. • This is the fourth colouring book in Feral House’s new series of famous but recently deceased celebrities. • Art contributions from both fans and professional artists. • Editor Darius James writes about the cross-cultural influence of Paisley Park. ISBN 13: 9781627310468, 104pp p/b, £14.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
GHOST IN THE SHELL 1 DELUXE EDITION, THE Masamune, Shirow
Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including ‘ghost hackers’ who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers’ criminal ends. KEY SELLING POINTS • Major Hollywood film adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson coming March 2017. • One of the most acclaimed and popular manga in the world. • Basis for the acclaimed and influential 1995 and 2004 anime films. • Basis for the hit anime series Stand Alone Complex and the new series Arise. • In right-to-left format for the first time and has new bonus content. ISBN 13: 9781632364210, 352pp h/b, £11.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2017
Graphic Novel
EGYPTIAN PRINCESSES, THE Baranko, Igor
During Egypt’s 20th dynasty, toward the end of the Rameses III’s reign, a dangerous plot sows disorder inside the royal palace. The conspirators plan to hasten the end of the Pharaoh in order to place the heir of their choice on the throne. Unaware of the scheme, the inseparable daughters of the Pharaoh, Nick-Nefer and Titi-Nefer, will have to uncover the mysteries of the forbidden knowledge of necromancy and black magic to confront their many enemies. KEY SELLING POINTS • Award-winning Igor Baranko is the Ukrainian creator of the acclaimed sci-fi comics Jihad and Shamanism (Humanoids). • Based on real events, this book is ideal for fans of alternative histories and Ancient Egyptian culture. • Preface by author and renowned Egyptologist Christian Jacq. • Perfectly timed for the release of the new Tom Cruise and Russell Crow film The Mummy (Universal, due June 2017). ISBN 13: 9781594657481, 248pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
GHOST IN THE SHELL 1 MOVIE TIE-IN EDITION, THE Masamune, Shirow
Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including ‘ghost hackers’ who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers’ criminal ends. KEY SELLING POINTS • Major Hollywood film adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson coming March 2017. • One of the most acclaimed and popular manga in the world. • Basis for the acclaimed and influential 1995 and 2004 anime films. • Basis for the hit anime series Stand Alone Complex and the new series Arise. • Designed to appeal to those seeing/who have seen the film. ISBN 13: 9781632364241, 368pp p/b, £13.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2017
Graphic Novel
MAGICAL TWINS, THE Jodorowsky, Alexandro & Bess, Georges
When the King is taken prisoner by Tartarath, the ‘Dark Master’, twins Prince Aram and Princess Mara, set out to rescue their father and save the kingdom. But when the use of magic is forbidden, the twins have to find new ways to prove themselves worthy of restoring the throne. KEY SELLING POINTS • An oversized YA graphic novel available in English for the first time. • Originally published in French for Le Journal de Mickey, the most popular weekly magazine for kids aged 8-13. • The first project of bestselling Jodorowsky/Bess partnership, the creative team behind The White Lama, Son of the Gun. • Bess is best known for his work on The Phantom (Frew Publications) and his partnership with Jodorowsky. • Bess has received many awards, including the 2012 Spanish Haxtur Lifetime Achievement Award. ISBN 13: 9781594658952, 56pp h/b, £14.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5 DELUXE EDITION, THE Masamune, Shirow
The ‘lost’ Ghost in the Shell stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original Ghost in the Shell manga and prior to his tour-deforce, Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface. Focusing on Section 9 agents in their daily battle against technocrime, Human-Error Processor. Features the stories ‘Fat Cat,’ ‘Drive Slave,’ ‘Mines of Mind,’ and ‘Lost Past.’ KEY SELLING POINTS • Major Hollywood film adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson coming March 2017. • One of the most acclaimed and popular manga in the world. • Basis for the acclaimed and influential 1995 and 2004 anime films. • Basis for the hit anime series Stand Alone Complex and the new series Arise. • In right-to-left format for the first time and has new bonus content. ISBN 13: 9781632364227, 208pp h/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017 Graphic Novel - Manga
GHOST IN THE SHELL 2 DELUXE EDITION, THE Masamune, Shirow
The long-awaited sequel to Shirow Masamune’s groundbreaking The Ghost in the Shell, and one of the most highly anticipated graphic novel events in many years, Man-Machine Interface is Shirow s most ambitious and complex story yet, with deep forays into philosophy and the meaning of artificial life, intelligence, and existence. KEY SELLING POINTS • Major Hollywood film adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson coming March 2017. • One of the most acclaimed and popular manga in the world. • Basis for the acclaimed and influential 1995 and 2004 anime films. • Basis for the hit anime series Stand Alone Complex and the new series Arise. • In right-to-left format for the first time and has new bonus content. ISBN 13: 9781632364234, 336pp h/b, £12.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2017
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CLOCKWORK PLANET 2 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: 9781632364487, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga Graphic Novel - Manga
OTOMO: A GLOBAL TRIBUTE TO THE GENIUS BEHIND AKIRA Various & Otomo, Katsuhiro
This 168-page collection began life as a limited-edition tribute to Otomo given only to attendees of the prestigious Angouleme International Comics Festival, where Otomo was recipient of the Grand Prize in 2015. Now it’s available to readers and collectors around the world, with additional content from a list of more than 80 fine artists, illustrators, and comics legends, including Stan Sakai, Jiro Taniguchi, Tomer and Asaf Hanuka, and many others.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The original manga and anime film continues to be hugely popular, particularly in the west. • More than 80 artists from Europe, Asia and the United States participating. • Features art by big comic names including Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) and Olivier Coipel (Thor, Amazing Spider-Man). • Released during the run-up to the 35th anniversary of the debut of Akira. • A new hardcover box set of the manga will be released in fall 2017. ISBN 13: 9781632365224, 160pp p/b, £11.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
CAGE OF EDEN 21 Yamada, Yoshinobu
Akira and his classmates are on a plane heading back home after a school trip abroad. Suddenly the plane crashes on a mysterious island - Akira is somehow still alive despite the crash, yet he soon finds that he’s not really safe. Enormous beasts are chasing after him - beasts which are supposed to be extinct! KEY SELLING POINTS • An exciting manga series reminiscent of Koshun Takami’s classic Battle Royale (Ohta, 1999). • With a classic ‘stranded on a desert island’ theme, as well as dinosaurs, this also features elements of Lost. • The previous titles in the series are available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781632361257, 208pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
DESCENDING STORIES: SHOWA GENROKU RAKUGO SHINJU 1 Kumota, Haruko
A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft. KEY SELLING POINTS • Has been adapted into an anime series that is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. • A second season of the anime is due out in January 2017. • Translated by author and academic Matt Alt founder of AltJapan in collaboration with the Japan Rakugo Association. • Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga. • Won an Excellence Award for manga at the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival. ISBN 13: 9781632364692, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
FAIRY TAIL 60 Mashima, Hiro
17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician’s guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician’s guild and the heroes’ adventure together begins.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Since its first volume in 2008, Fairy Tail has been a popular series and is now an institution among comic fans. • The anime adaptation is available on DVD in the UK from Manga UK. • New episodes of the anime are streamed every week on Crunchyroll. ISBN 13: 9781632363367, 208pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 2017 Graphic Novel - Manga
HEROIC LEGEND OF ARSLAN 7, THE
Tanaka, Yoshiki & Arakawa, Hiromu
Arslan is the teenage prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars, who doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighbouring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital’s walls, but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fantasy manga series based on a popular series of novels. • From the creator behind Fullmetal Alchemist (Viz Media) which has sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. • The anime adaptation of the series is streaming in the UK on Viewster. • The anime series is available on DVD/Blu-Ray in the UK from Universal Pictures. • A video game version by the creators of Dynasty Warriors is available in the UK on Playstation 4. ISBN 13: 9781632363510, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
IN/SPECTRE VOLUME 4
Shirodaira, Kyou & Katase, Chasiba
Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro’s personal life is a shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn’t have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical mystery series for lovers of Noragami (Kodansha, also available). • Episodic mysteries play out against an all-too-real teen love triangle. • From the creator of Spiral (Yen Press) and The Record of a Fallen Vampire (Kodansha USA). • For ages 13. ISBN 13: 9781632363954, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
INTERVIEWS WITH MONSTER GIRLS 4 Petos
They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realise that monsters like succubi, dullahans and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls’ high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man it’s a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by ‘demihumans,’ and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them first-hand!
KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of the new ‘monster manga’ wave, including series like Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical, also available). • A rambunctious vampire, a headless girl and a demon co-worker are the three main characters in this series. • Won 2nd prize in the 2016 DaVinci x NicoNico Next Manga Awards. • An anime adaptation is set for release in January 2017. ISBN 13: 9781632363893, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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SEVEN DEADLY SINS 20, THE Suzuki, Nabaka
This manga series takes readers to the land of Britannia, a picturesque country ruled by the benevolent King Lyonnesse - or at least it was, until the king’s guard assassinated him and started a full-blown Holy War! Now the king’s only daughter Elizabeth must seek the aid of the dreaded warriors, the Seven Deadly Sins. Wrongly framed and sent into exile, they’re now the princess’s only hope to free the kingdom from the grip of the villainous Holy Knights! KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha’s next big action hit, running in Shonen Magazine, home of Fairy Tail and Attack on Titan (also available). • Has charted in the New York Times Manga Best Seller list. • Winner of Best Shonen Manga Award at 39th Kodansha Manga Awards. • Nominated for the Best Youth Comic Award at 42nd Angouleme International Comics Festival. • Has been adapted into a hit anime series which is currently an exclusive to Netflix. ISBN 13: 9781632363503, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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SWEETNESS AND LIGHTNING 6 Amagakure, Gido
Teacher Kouhei is a single father who is terrible at cooking. His adorable little daughter Tsumugi barely remembers the cooking of her mother, who’s passed away. But, then, the pair comes across a teenage girl eating rice balls and crying (in joy?) at the park. She takes Kouhei and Tsumugi to her mother’s restaurant, where they taste their first home-cooked meal in ages. A tribute to the power of food to bind people together. KEY SELLING POINTS • A cute, inventive new food-based manga. • For fans of What Did You Eat Yesterday? (Vertical, also available from Turnaround). • The series has sold over 200,000 copies in Japan. • Has been adapted into an anime series that is streaming on Crunchyroll. ISBN 13: 9781632364029, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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TOPPU GP 2
Fujishima, Kosuke
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: 9781632364524, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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WELCOME TO THE BALLROOM 5 Takeuchi, Tomo
Fujita has drifted through middle school aimlessly, unable to find friends or anything that can hold his attention. Then, one day, he’s attacked by a gang and saved by a mysterious man. But this isn’t a karate master. Fujita’s Mr. Miyagi is a ballroom dance instructor! Reluctantly, Fujita takes a few beginner classes, only to find his inspiration: an entrancing teenage dance prodigy named Shizuku. It’s Fujita’s first step into the high-octane world of competitive dance! KEY SELLING POINTS • Intriguing premise, frenetic action and badass characters will make this a must-read for shonen and shojo readers. • One of the leading series in Monthly Shonen Magazine. • The popularity of ballroom dancing in the UK has never been higher. • The BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing attracts millions of viewers each year. ISBN 13: 9781632364074, 208pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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BILLIE HOLIDAY
Munoz; Jose & Sampayo; Carlos
Born in Baltimore in 1915, and dead too early in New York in 1959, Billie Holiday became a legendary jazz singer, even mythical. With her voice even now managing to touch so many people, we follow a reporter on the trail of the artist on behalf of a New York daily. Beyond the public scandals that marred the life of the star, he seeks to restore the truth, revisiting the memory of Billie. Through this investigation, Munoz and Sampayo trace, through the undertones of racism, and in the wake of the blues, the slow drift of a singer who expressed the deepest emotions in jazz. KEY SELLING POINTS • A spellbinding artbook tribute to and biography of the iconic singer, Billie Holiday. • Goes beyond the public scandals that marred the life of this star. • Traces, through the undertones of racism, the slow drift of a singer who expressed the deepest emotions in jazz. • By internationally renowned Argentine artists, featuring Munoz’ strikingly raw heavy blacks. ISBN 13: 9781681120935, 80pp h/b, £17.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN WORLDWIDE VOL. 4: BEFORE DEAD NO MORE
Slott, Dan; Gage, Christos & Ryan, Sean
Going global continues to mean a world of problems for the wall-crawler! First, there’s an accident to deal with at Parker Industries. How far will Peter Parker go to save his employees - both as CEO and as Spider-Man? Meanwhile, you - and stand-in Spidey, the Prowler get to meet the all-new Electro! Who is she and what does she have to do with the Man in Red? The Prowler might not like the shocking answers! Plus a special tale setting the scene for the sensational Spider-Event ‘Dead No More’! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man 16-19; Free Comic Book Day 2016 (Captain America) 1 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man is Marvel’s most popular character. • The Wall-Crawler has had phenomenal box office success with five blockbuster movies. • Spider-Man made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Captain America: Civil War, released 29th April 2016. • Written by acclaimed comic writers Dan Slott and Christos Gage. • Illustrated by fan-favourite Guiseppe Camuncoli. ISBN 13: 9781846537929, 116pp p/b, £15.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2017
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BLACK PANTHER: A NATION UNDER OUR FEET VOL. 2 Coates, Ta-Nehisi & Stelfreeze, Brian
Dark times for the Black Panther, as Ta-Nehisi Coates chronicles the final days of the kingdom of Wakanda! As Zenzi and the People poison Wakanda’s populace against their king, a cabal of nation-breakers is assembled. With few allies of his own to call on, T’Challa must rely on his elite secret police, the Hatut Zeraze, and fellow Avenger Eden Fesi, a.k.a. Manifold! Meanwhile, Shuri’s spirit journeys through the Djalia... but what awaits her there? The blockbuster reinvigoration of the Black Panther continues! Collecting Black Panther 5-8, Jungle Action 6-7 (subject to change).
KEY SELLING POINTS • Captain America: Civil War released April 2016 and was the cinematic debut for Black Panther, played by Chadwick Boseman. • The Black Panther movie has been announced for release 2018. • Black Panther is the #1 best-selling comic in the US! • Written by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates. • Illustrated by living legend Brian Stelfreeze. ISBN 13: 9781846537912, 144pp p/b, £39.00 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2017
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CIVIL WAR II
Bendis, Brian Michael & Marquez, David
A new Inhuman, with the ability to profile the future, emerges and the ramifications ripple into every corner of the Marvel Universe. Once again lines are drawn, bodies fall, and the Marvel Universe will be rocked to its very core. Collecting Civil War II #0, 1-8 and Free Comic Book Day: Civil War II (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • The original Civil War has been a bestseller since its first publication in 2007 and Civil War II is set to do the same. • Promises to change the landscape of the Marvel universe for years to come. • Written by comics legend Brian Michael Bendis. • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846537554, 248pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN VOL. 3: KINGDOMS FALL Lemire, Jeff & Ibanez, Victor
An ancient evil stirs in the periphery of Limbo, consuming mystical realms, and little does Magik suspect that the X-Men’s newest charge is drawing it straight to X-Haven! Meanwhile, Colossus is rampaging across Earth... as a Horseman of Apocalypse! Can Nightcrawler and Iceman stop their longtime friend and teammate and wrest him from Apocalypse’s grasp? Collecting Extraordinary X-Men #13-16, Annual #1 (subject to change) KEY SELLING POINTS • X-Men: Apocalypse, released 19th May 2016, was a summer box office smash! • The all-star cast included Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult and Oscar Isaac. • Written by fan-favourite Jeff LemireAnimal Man, Green Arrow. • Illustrated by Victor Ibanez Storm. • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846538025, 116pp p/b, £36.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES VOL. 2: CIVIL WAR II
Bendis, Brian Michael & Pichelli, Sara
Miles Morales has only been in the Marvel Universe for a few weeks, and he’s already finding himself in the middle of a war. Which side will Miles choose?! Collecting Spider-Man #6-10. KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man is Marvel’s MOST popular character! • The Amazing Spider-Man was one of the biggest movies of 2012! Grossing £162,544,538.81. • The astounding sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, was the blockbuster of 2014 • Written by acclaimed comic writer Brian Michael Bendis. • Illustrated by fan-favourite Sara Pichelli. ISBN 13: 9781846537714, 116pp p/b, £15.50 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East February 2017
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CHAMPIONS VOL. 1: CHANGE THE WORLD
Waid, Mark & Ramos, Humberto
During the fallout of Civil War II, Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man quit the Avengers and strike out on their own! With Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk by their side, these young heroes are determined to change the world their own way! It starts as an idea. It becomes an ideal. But what happens when it turns into a movement one so big even the Hulk can’t stop it? And will one of the greatest X-Men of all forge a new future by their side? Welcome to the Champions, Cyclops! Unfortunately, not all of your new would-be teammates are glad to see you! COLLECTING: CHAMPIONS 1-6
(subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Champions has been a runaway success, topping the US comic charts. • Written by Mark Waid Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, Daredevil. • Illustrated by Humberto Ramos Amazing Spider-Man, Extraordinary X-Men. • Cheaper than the US Edition. ISBN 13: 9781846538032, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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DEADPOOL THE DUCK
Moore, Stuart & Camagni, Jacopo
What do you get when you take a cynical anthropomorphic duck (named Howard) and cross it with the smelliest mercenary in the Marvel Universe? Deadpool the Duck! When Deadpool is sent on a mission from S.H.I.E.L.D. to capture a high-profile E.T. that is rampaging across the high plains, the snatchand-grab turns out to be much more complicated than the Merc with a Mouth anticipated. One unfortunate wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time accident later leaves Deadpool and Howard fighting for control of the cutest mercenary the Marvel Universe has ever seen! COLLECTS DEADPOOL THE DUCK 1-5 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • The Deadpool movie was released 12th February 2016 and has been hugely successful! • Deadpool 2 has been confirmed and is set for 12th January 2018 release! • All our Deadpool graphic novels are best-sellers! • Written by Stuart Moore - Iron Man. • Illustrated by Jacopo Camagni Hawkeye Vs. Deadpool. ISBN 13: 9781846538018, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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DOCTOR STRANGE AND THE SORCERERS SUPREME VOL. 1 Thompson, Robbie & Rodriguez, Javier
An ancient evil threatens to unravel the fabric of reality, and one Sorcerer Supreme may not be enough. Doctor Strange must unite past, present and future Sorcerers Supremes to stem the coming darkness - Merlin, the Ancient One, Wiccan and more! But Strange should watch his back, not all of these Sorcerers have his best interests in mind... Collecting Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #1-5 (subject to change).
KEY SELLING POINTS • Doctor Strange movie is due for release 28th October 2016! • Starring Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game; The Hobbit; Star Trek: Into Darkness; Sherlock). • Written by fan-favourite Robbie Thompson (Silk, Spidey). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846537837, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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DOCTOR WHO: EMPEROR OF THE DALEKS Cornell, Paul; Abnett, Dan; Gray, Scott; et al
Emperor of the Daleks collects together stories by leading writers and artists, from the highly acclaimed comic strip in Doctor Who Magazine.Includes a wealth of exclusive, brand-new material revealing how the strips were created, featuring contributions and commentary from the writers and artists. KEY SELLING POINTS • Writers include Paul Cornell, Dan Abnett, Scott
Gray and Richard Alan. • Artists include Lee Sullivan, John Ridgway and Colin Andrew. • The collection contains eight comic adventures. • The collection includes stories featuring one of Doctor Who’s most popular villains - Davros, creator of the Daleks. ISBN 13: 9781846538070, 180pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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INFAMOUS IRON MAN VOL. 1 Bendis, Brian Michael & Maleev, Alex
There’s a new Iron Man in town, and his name is... Victor Von Doom! The greatest villain of the Marvel Universe is no stranger to armour, but now he’s trying something new on for size. And where Tony Stark failed, Doom will succeed. As the secrets that propel Victor’s new quest as a hero start to reveal themselves, a who’s who of heroes and villains start looking for a piece of revenge for Doom’s past sins beginning with bashful, blue-eyed Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin’ Thing! The saga of Iron Man takes its strangest turn yet! COLLECTING: INFAMOUS IRON MAN 1-6 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Iron Man returns to the big screen in Spider-Man: Homecoming (28th July 2017) and Avengers: Infinity War (4th May 2018). • Written by fan favourite Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men). • Illustrated by Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Star Wars: Lando). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846538001, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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MARVEL PLATINUM: THE DEFINITIVE SPIDER-MAN RELOADED Lee, Stan; Stern, Roger; Slott, Dan; et al
At a scientific demonstration about radiation, high-school student Peter Parker is accidentally bitten by an irradiated spider, which bestows upon him the arachnid’s incredible abilities. When a burglar kills his beloved Uncle Ben, Peter learns a valuable lesson: that with great power there also comes great responsibility. He vows to use his new powers to help his fellow man and becomes the Amazing Spider-Man... Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Spider-Man Reloaded brings together the very best tales from Spidey’s 50 year history, covering some of his greatest and most pivotal moments. KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man: Homecoming is due for release 28th July 2017 and is THE most anticipated movie of 2017! • Homecoming is the first Spidey movie from Marvel Studios! Starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr. • Includes Spider-Man’s updated Marvel Universe entry detailing his history and powers, plus profiles for Vulture and Shocker. • Includes the true origin of the Vulture, one of Spidey’s most iconic of foes. • Not available as a US import (UK-specific book). ISBN 13: 9781846537950, 296pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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THE UNWORTHY THOR VOL. 1 Aaron, Jason & Coipel, Olivier
Unfit to lift his hammer, with another now wielding the power of Thor, the Odinson’s desperate quest to regain his worthiness takes him out into the cosmos where he’s learned of the existence of a mysterious other Mjolnir! This weapon of ultimate power, a relic from a dead universe, is the key to the Odinson’s redemption but some of the greatest villains of the Marvel Universe are anxious to get their hands on it as well. Can the Odinson reclaim his honor, or will the power of thunder be wielded for evil? Let the battle for the hammer commence! Collecting The Unworthy Thor #1-5
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Thor movies were box office smashes and Thor built on his popularity in Avengers Assemble and Avengers: Age of Ultron! • Thor returns in Thor: Ragnarok, out 27th October 2017! • Written by popular comic writer Jason Aaron Thor, God of Thunder, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Punisher Max. • Cheaper than the US Edition. ISBN 13: 9781846537998, 156pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017
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CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD VOLUME 8 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: 9781941220139, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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MY NEIGHBOR SEKI 9 Morishige, Takuma
My Neighbor Seki is a collection of short stories that revolve around two classmates who sit at the back of their high school homeroom. In each chapter Seki devises a new way to kill time in his school desk, to best avoid boredom. And along the way, he ends up distracting the girl who sits next to him, Rumi, whose mind goes wild as Seki pushes the limits of his disobedience! KEY SELLING POINTS • A mischievous take on the high-school genre. • The anime adaptation has been extremely popular, gaining a US license and attracting a global audience. • The anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. • The comics have already sold over 1m copies in Japan. • For fans of Missions of Love and My Little Monster (both Kodansha, also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781945054013, 160pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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NICHIJOU 8 Arawi, Keiichi
While the title (which translates as ‘ordinary’ or ‘everyday’ suggests a story of simple, everyday school life, the contents are more the opposite. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer, or a robot hide the school lunches, the days that unfold in Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizarre. However amidst all the chaos and comedy Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice of life stories giving readers an insight into modern Japanese youth culture. KEY SELLING POINTS • A witty and surreal all-ages manga that also provides a glimpse into Japanese youth culture. • Selected by Guillermo del Toro as one of today’s top Japanese comics for Asahi News. • Keiichi has already drawn for Kodansha s My Neighbor Seki series (also available from Turnaround). • The series has been adapted into an anime which has been licensed for English release by Funimation. ISBN 13: 9781942993674, 196pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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NINJA SLAYER PART 8 Happy Christmas Neo Saitama Bond, Bradley & Saitama, Neo
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. He becomes the ‘Ninja Slayer’, a warrior obsessed with killing every last ninja to avenge his family. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new series that has already been hugely successful in its native Japan. • Described as a revenge drama where cyberpunk meets ninja action. • An anime is currently in the works at TRIGGER studios, the company behind the Kill la Kill series. • Anime Limited and Funimation are releasing the Blu-Ray/DVD of the anime in early 2017. ISBN 13: 9781945054150, 208pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017
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