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It's Time to Draw Out the Vote and Hit the Polls

9/13/2018

It's Time to Draw Out the Vote
and Hit the Polls
Oni Press's Drawoutthevote.com is Here!

Logo artwork by Chris Schweizer
PORTLAND, OR., Sept. 13, 2018--Why rock the vote, when you can draw it? Oni Press is excited to announce D rawoutthevote.com, a free state by state comics voting guide to view, download, print, and share, available now! Join creators Kiku Hughes (ELEMENTS: Fire - A Comic Anthology by Creators of Color), Jarrett Williams (Super Pro K.O.!), Bianca Xunise (The Nib), Shamus Beyale (Ghetto Klown), Melanie Gillman (As The Crow Files), Christina "Steenz" Stewart (Archival Quality), Natalie Riess (Space Battle Lunchtime), Arigon Starr (Super Indian), Terry Blas (Dead Weight: Murder at Camp Bloom), Rashad Doucet (Alabaster Shadows), and more, discussing a variety of topics centered around the act of voting.

"Arizona" © Meredith McClaren

Fifty-two different artists explore what voting, politics, and living in American mean to them in this collection of black-and-white comics. Cartoonists from each state (plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico) were invited to contribute to the project, which Oni hopes will increase voter awareness and encourage comics readers to vote in the November midterm elections. Included with each comic are instructions on how to register to vote in each state—as well as what to do to actually vote, and other things to note that may affect your ability to vote. (Can you wear a campaign shirt to the polls? Can you vote if you have a felony conviction?) Voting is our civic duty, and Oni Press wants to make it as easy as possible for people to register and vote in 2018.

"Idaho" © Terry Blas, "Maine" © Liz Prince, "Wyoming" © Seaerra Miller, "Missouri" © Christina Stewart
"Washington" © Kiku Hughes, "Oregon" © Joamette Gil
“Voting is the first step in civic engagement and something that should be relatively easy for every citizen, but that’s obviously not always the case,” said Oni Press Publisher James Lucas Jones. “With DrawOuttheVote.com, we want to give a platform for cartoonists to explore their passion for participating in the political process and to give voters a quick and easy starter guide on getting registered and making a plan to get their ballot in the box this November.”
"Kansas" © Syd Sanders

You can read Drawoutthevote.com now by clicking the link below!

www.DrawOutTheVote.com

ARCHIE #699

9/10/2018

ARCHIE #699
FINAL ORDERS DUE 9/10
ON SALE 10/3

Cover by Marguerite Sauvage

Artwork by Fiona Staples, Annie Wu, Andre Szymanowicz, and Jen Vaughn
ARCHIE #699
CATCH UP ON THE BEST-SELLING ARCHIE SAGA BEFORE ISSUE #700! As the Riverdale gang heads toward major changes in the pages of the monumental ARCHIE #700 next month, we follow Archie as he reflects back on past storylines including: the #LipstickIncident, the arrival of the Lodge family, the machinations of the Blossom Twins, the near-tragedy of “Over the Edge” and more! This special issue sets the stage for next month’s landmark 700th issue of ARCHIE by Nick Spencer and Marguerite Sauvage! Based on stories by Mark Waid and Ian Flynn and featuring art by an assortment of Archie talents, this recap issue is the perfect primer for new readers and returning fans to the Archie universe.

Script: Mark Waid, Ian Flynn
Art: Fiona Staples, Veronica Fish, Joe Eisma, Pete Woods, Annie Wu, Audrey Mok, Andre Szymanowicz, Jen Vaughn, Kelly Fitzpatrick
Cover: Marguerite Sauvage
On Sale Date: 10/3
32-page, full color comic
$1.00 U.S.

ComiXology Originals sponsors Small Press Expo 2018

9/10/2018

ComiXology Originals sponsors Small Press Expo 2018 & spotlights the new Print-on-Demand edition of Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire
ComiXology announced today, that they will be featuring comiXology Originals’ new Print-on-Demand edition of Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire at Small Press Expo 2018. Megan Kearney, writer and artist of Hit Reblog will be signing FREE copies of the Print-on-Demand edition and a limited edition poster, on a first come, first served basis, Saturday 9/15, and Sunday 9/16, from 1-2pm ET at SPX table # J7A. There will also be a special Hit Reblog signing with Megan Kearny & Shen T (Owlturd Comix), Friday 9/14 at 7pm exclusively for SPX exhibitors, special guests, and volunteers. Megan Kearney will be tabling at #J7A all weekend long.
Fans not in attendance at the Small Press Expo can still order the Print-on-Demand edition of Hit Reblog: Comics That CaughtFire, available Wednesday 9/12, exclusively on Amazon.com.
This year, comiXology Originals is the proud sponsor of this year’s Small Press Expo, which includes sponsorship of Programming Panels, Comics Workbook Workshops, and more. Small Press Expo takes place September 15, from 11am-7pm ET and September 16, from Noon-6pm ET in Bethesda, Maryland at the Marriott North Bethesda Hotel & Conference Center.
Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire
Written and illustrated by Megan Kearney, edited by Hope Nicholson
Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire showcases the viral sensations of the webcomics world and the true stories behind their creators. Follow the ups and downs of internet fame, from IP theft to book deals, and all the trials of becoming an overnight sensation after gaining 10,000 reblogs in a single night. Learn about the origins behind the hit comic strips "This is Fine", "All Houses Matter", "No Take, Only Throw", and frequently-viral webcomics such as Owlturd, Cyanide and Happiness, False Knees, and Poorly Drawn Lines. Each of the twenty artists featured includes a biographical intro by award-winning comic artist Megan Kearney (Disney Princess, The Secret Loves of Geek Girls).

Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire includes comics by webcomic superstars: Anelien, Joshua Barkman, Rob Denbleyker, Adam Ellis, Reza Farazmand, Nick Franco, Craig Froehle, KC Green, Ryan Harby, Maya Kern, Fran Krause, Dami Lee, David Malki!, Dave Mcelfatrick, Alex Norris, Branson Reese, Nick Seluk, Katie Shanahan, Brandon Sheffield, Shen, Kris Straub, and Zach Weinersmith, Kris Wilson. Edited by Hope Nicholson of the multi Eisner-award nominated publisher Bedside Press.

Collection 120pg – $6.99 on Kindle and comiXology
Free to read for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited and comiXology Unlimited
Available in print September 12th for $9.99 as a Print-on-Demand graphic novel exclusively on Amazon.com

ComiXology is Amazon’s premiere digital comics service with comiXology Originals providing exclusive content to comiXology and Kindle. For more updates on comiXology Originals, check out http://comixologyoriginals.com and follow comiXology on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #9

9/7/2018

JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #9
FINAL ORDERS DUE 9/10
ON SALE 10/3
Cover by Adam Gorham

Art by Joe Eisma and Matt Herms

Variant Cover by Thomas Pitilli

Variant Cover by Marguerite Sauvage

JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #9Marmaduke "Moose" Mason is dead, having been executed by the Cooper clan after turning into a werewolf. Then who... or what... is FrankenMoose? Find out as Jughead the Hunger goes classic movie monster with "FrankenMoose Meets the Wolf Jug" Part 1!

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cover: Adam Gorham
Variant Covers: Thomas Pitilli, Marguerite Sauvage
On Sale Date: 10/3
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Who's Your Daddy?

8/31/2018

Who's Your Daddy?
Oni Press announces Dream Daddy comic
based on the popular video game!

PORTLAND, OR., Aug. 31, 2018—Will you go out with Teacher Dad? Goth Dad? Bad Dad? Oni Press welcomes Dream Daddy, a new comics series based on the acclaimed Game Grumps visual novel video game co-created by Vernon Shaw and Leighton Gray! Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator invites the player to Maple Bay, where they play as a single Dad new to town and eager to romance other hot Dads. The comic series tells five standalone stories, each focused on different Maple Bay Dads.
You can pick up the first print issue, with a cover by Kris Anka (Runaways), at the Oni Press booth #6305 all weekend at PAX West (Penny Arcade Expo) in Seattle, WA. If you’re not attending, don’t worry! The issue will also be available in the Oni Press online shop. All subsequent print issues will also have covers by Kris Anka, and will be available via the Oni Press store and convention appearances at RCCC, NYCC, and PAX Unplugged. Digital versions of each comic are available monthly on Steam, Comixology, Amazon/Kindle, Google Play, and iTunes/iBooks! Fans can sign up for Dream Daddy comic alerts here.
"There are so many more stories we wanted to explore in the DDADDS universe,” said Vernon Shaw. “And Oni is giving us this amazing new outlet to tell them. Hope everyone likes Dad jokes!"
"It's always been a dream of mine to work on a comic book series,” said Leighton Gray. “I couldn't be happier that we got to make all these cool new Dad stories with such cool people!"

Issue #1: “Much Abird About Nothing” (Aug. 29)
(W) Wendy Xu (A/C) Ryan Maniulit
It’s college reunion time! Who’d have thought that it's already been fifteen years since Keg-Stand Craig and the new Dad on the block went to college? This one’s like a buddy cop comedy, only there are no cops and more avoiding old flames while trying to stifle an existential breakdown, bro.

Issue #2: “Let The Right Dad In” (Sept. 26)
(W) Lee C. A. (A/C) Jack Gross
There’s a new Dad in the cul-de-sac... and he’s already sunk his fangs into the neighborhood! But Robert knows a vampire when he sees one, and he’s armed with enough garlic and rewatches of F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922) to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Issue #3: “Dream Ad-y” (Oct. 24)
(W) Leighton Gray, Vernon Shaw (A) Jarrett Williams (C) Jeremy Lawson
Sales are dropping at the Coffee Spoon, and Mat is looking for a way to drive new customers to the shop. Thank goodness the rest of the neighborhood is filled to the brim with enough seasoned craftsmen of the film industry to create the best local ad Maple Bay has ever seen! Just kidding, have you ever asked a Dad to take a picture of you? What can we say? The Dads and their kids try their best.
Issue #4: “Fair Deal” (Nov. 21)
(W) C. Spike Trotman (A) Drew Green (C) Reed Black
The science fair is tomorrow, and Daisy hasn’t started her project yet! All she wants is a ride to the library and a participation ribbon. But Brian has bigger plans for her: wind turbines, working replicas of Mount Vesuvius, human genome editing. Turns out Daisy’s not the only one who procrastinated, and Joseph is out to force Christian and Christie to become the next science superstars. Can the kids get their presentations ready before the librarian kicks them all out for a no holds barred Dad-off?
Issue #5: “Dungeons & Daddies” (Dec. 19)
(W) Josh Trujillo (A) D.J. Kirkland (C) Matt Herms
Hugo has been preparing for this moment for months, and it’s finally here. He’s wrangled all of the Dads to play an extremely popular but non-descript tabletop role playing game together! And with his carefully laid plans, Hugo is sure he’ll be the best Dungeon Master they’ve ever seen… as long as they all take the game as seriously as he does.

Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator was released on July 20, 2017 for Windows and macOS, and on September 22, 2017 for Linux.

DEAD RABBIT AT LARGE THIS OCTOBER

8/29/2018

DEAD RABBIT AT LARGE THIS OCTOBER

PORTLAND, OR, 08/29/2018 — Image Comics is pleased to reveal a teaser trailer and preview pages for the forthcoming new series from Gerry Duggan (ANALOG, Deadpool) and John McCrea (MYTHIC, Hitman)—DEAD RABBIT—launching from Image Comics this October.

Back in the '90s, Dead Rabbit was a prolific Boston stick-up man and hoodlum, until he took down one last big score and disappeared. Nobody ever discovered the truth: he retired to be with the love of his life. Now he’s back in the mask to save her, but no one—not his wife, the mafia, or the cops—is happy that he’s out of retirement.

Fans of KILL OR BE KILLED and The Departed will love this new action-comedy-drama tale and its main character Martin Dobbs, aka: Dead Rabbit—the man who says he’s descended from one of the original gangs of New York City.

DEAD RABBIT #1 will hit stores on Wednesday, October 5th. The final order cutoff deadline from retailers is Monday, September 10th.

DEAD RABBIT #1 Cover A by McCrea - Diamond Code AUG180018

DEAD RABBIT #2 Cover B by Dave Johnson (Limited) - Diamond Code AUG180019
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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

BONE PARISH #3 from BOOM! Studios

8/29/2018

Your First Look at Cullen Bunn & Jonas Scharf’s
BONE PARISH #3 from BOOM! Studios

“The intersection of supernatural horror and Southern gothic crime noir is a fascinating one” – Paste Magazine

“…a story worth telling (and reading) over 12 issues.” – The Oregonian

“a brilliant burst of words and illustration” - Syfy

“It’s scary stuff brought to life by Scharf’s fantastic storytelling” - Nerdist

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 29, 2018) – BOOM! Studios unveiled today a first look at BONE PARISH #3, continuing the critically acclaimed twelve-issue necromantic horror series from superstar writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Unsound) and artist Jonas Scharf (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) that follows the proliferation of a new drug sweeping through the streets of New Orleans—one made from the ashes of the dead.

The Winters knew making a drug from the ashes of the dead could have fatal consequences—but now that drug may be the only thing that can help them save their family from the Cartel. As war threatens everything they hold dear, will they survive this deadly gambit?

“As Cullen, Jonas, Alex, and Ed continue to document the sordid past, present, and future of the Winters family tree, readers of BONE PARISH will soon see just how deep those roots extend into the murky waters of New Orleans,” said Eric Harburn, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios.

BONE PARISH is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to a world-class group of licensed comic book series and ambitious original series, including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, WWE, Abbott, Coda, Mech Cadet Yu, Grass Kings, and Klaus.

Print copies of BONE PARISH #3 featuring a main cover by Lee Garbett (Firefly), and variant cover by Tyler Crook (Harrow County), will be available for sale on September 26th, exclusively at local comic book shops (usecomicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one). Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on BONE PARISH and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, The Woods, Giant Days, Klaus, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties. BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century Fox for film and with 20th Television for the small screen. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.

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World’s First Muslim Superhero returns to the direct market to confront a new age of Fascism

8/29/2018

World’s First Muslim Superhero returns to the direct market to confront a new age of Fascism

(August 29, 2018) A Wave Blue World announces its return to the direct market this November, striking a new deal with Diamond Distribution which will see the release of two titles perfect for this coming election season!

Kismet, Man of Fate is a 160 page, full color graphic novel featuring the triumphant return of the world’s first Muslim superhero (originally appearing in 1943’s Bomber Comics #1). Last seen punching Nazis on the front line during WW II, Kismet has returned to the modern era to lead the charge against an all-too-familiar threat!

And for those who find fear to be an effective coping mechanism, we invite you to stare into the abyss with the new horror anthology, This Nightmare Kills Fascists. Reflecting on the state of current U.S. politics, this collection features stories from some of indie comic’s hottest talent including Vita Ayala, Justin Jordan, Tini Howard, Christopher Sebela and many more.

"Comics have always had a strong link to politics and world events, going back to their roots during World War II” says AWBW publisher, Tyler Chin-Tanner. “And if you take a look at what’s going on in the world around us today, this is no time to ignore the lessons history has taught us.”

Watch the video trailers for both titles here:
Kismet, Man of Fate: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKD-L0cuqM8&feature=youtu.be)
This Nightmare Kills Fascists: (https://youtu.be/LVQU0SCgzhg)

SOLICITATION INFORMATION:
Kismet, Man of Fate
Diamond Order Code: SEP181562
Diamond “Certified Cool”
(W) A David Lewis, (A) Noel Tuazon, (CA) Natasha Alterici
Description: Kismet was the world’s first Muslim superhero, fighting Nazis behind enemy lines in WWII. Then, he disappeared. Gone without a trace… until now.
Back from beyond, Kismet finds a new world of advanced technology and equal rights still fighting against the same old evils of bigotry, greed and ignorance.
In Stores: Nov. 28, 2018

This Nightmare Kills Fascists
Diamond Order Code SEP181563
(W) Vita Ayala, Justin Jordan & more, (A) Ariela, Kristantina, Chris Dibari & more (CA) Ben Bishop
Description: Horror and politics collide in this new anthology reflecting on the current state of U.S. policy.
In Stores: Nov. 28, 2018

More about A Wave Blue World
Founded in 2005 by Tyler & Wendy Chin-Tanner, AWBW is an independent publisher of high quality graphic novels, anthologies and art books with a focus on originality and cultural relevance.
AWBW.com

MIDDLEWEST IS FULL OF HIDDEN MAGIC IN THIS SNEAK PREVIEW

8/29/2018

MIDDLEWEST IS FULL OF HIDDEN MAGIC IN THIS SNEAK PREVIEW
“Very real. Very magical. Very amazing. Your favorite new comic book is here.” —Jason Aaron

"I was sucked in from page one and couldn't put it down." —Mark Waid
PORTLAND, OR, 08/29/2018 — Image Comics is pleased to reveal a sneak preview from MIDDLEWEST, an all-new series from author Skottie Young (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool) and artist Jorge Corona (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Feathers, Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack), which will launch this November.

The lands between the coasts are vast, slow to change, and full of hidden magics. Mistakes have been made, and an unwitting adventurer searches for answers to quell a coming storm that knows his name. MIDDLEWEST is the tale of Abel, a young boy who must navigate an old land in order to reconcile his family's history.

MIDDLEWEST #1 will hit stores on Wednesday, November 21st. The final order cutoff for retailers is Monday, October 29th.

MIDDLEWEST #1 Cover A by Mike Huddleston - Diamond Code SEP180050
MIDDLEWEST #1 Cover B by Corona (Limited) - Diamond Code SEP180051
MIDDLEWEST #1 Cover C by Young (Limited) - Diamond Code SEP180052
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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

The Countdown to Knights of the Golden Sun Starts NOW!

8/29/2018

The Countdown to Knights of the Golden Sun Starts NOW!
We're proud to announce the upcoming release of Knights of the Golden Sun #1 (SEP181884)!

Four hundred years separate the Old Testament from the New Testament, and during that time, neither man nor angel could hear God's divine message. In his absence, an age of chaos began. With humanity at the wayside, a power struggle erupts among the Archangels over who will control Father's throne.

Don't miss out on our November 14 launch! Use Diamond code SEP181884 to pre-order KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN SUN #1 today!
CLICK HERE to view the solicitation on PREVIEWSworld.Below are links to our products and additional information regarding Mad Cave.

Issues:
Battlecats TPB 1: The Hunt for the Dire Beast (#1-#5) (MAY181863)
Midnight Task Force #1
Midnight Task Force #2
Midnight Task Force #3
Midnight Task Force #4

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