The Creative Team of Jim Zub and Max Dunbar
Delve Into Upcoming D&D Sourcebook for Inspiration
 SAN DIEGO, CA (May 17, 2019) – IDW Publishing reunites the Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate creative team of writer Jim Zub and artist Max Dunbar for an all-new adventure: Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tides! Debuting in November 2019, the five-issue miniseries delves into the mythology established in the highly-anticipated D&D adventure Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernusarriving on September 17.

In Infernal Tides, fan-favorite Minsc and his friends are caught in the middle of devil-tainted corruption that has taken hold of Baldur’s Gate. Unravelling the secret of its source will take the heroes to unexpected places and threaten the sanctity of their very souls. Even if they survive this perilous journey, there will be Hell to pay!

"Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tides is a wild ride through some of my favorite parts of D&D lore," says Jim Zub. "Getting the chance to help develop the story and setting for a brand new D&D sourcebook directly with the D&D team, having Max Dunbar contribute key concept art to that adventure, and then getting both of us back at IDW to create a brand new comic story that propels Minsc and the rest of the Baldur's Gate heroes into the same kind of devilish danger is an absolute dream come true. This comic is going to be pure D&D-fueled adrenalin. I can't wait for readers to see how it all rolls out.

“I’m so connected to these characters,” Jim continues, “that I’m shaving my head and donning the purple makeup and leather armor to play as Minsc at D&D Live 2019: The Descent. Watch me roll some dice with Chris Perkins as DM and Matthew Mercer playing Boo in the final part of The Descent at dungeonsanddragons.com on May 18 at 8pm PT.”

"I am so thrilled to be able to return to D&D comics with Jim Zub in Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tides," says Max Dunbar. “This story plunges our Heroes of Baldur's Gate into an adventure of a scope and scale we haven't seen yet in these comics. We'll dive into the heart of locations and events that are absolutely legendary to D&D. I feel incredibly lucky to be working with Jim Zub, incredible colorist Sebastian Cheng, IDW, and Wizards of the Coast on this vast and diabolical story!"

"We are so excited to be bringing back the original Baldur's Gate creative team for this new series," says David Hedgecock, associate publisher at IDW. "What an incredible privilege it has been to watch these creators and this story become such an important part of D&D canon!"

Infernal Tides, while an accommodating entry point for intrepid new readers, rewards longtime fans as the continuation of Jim Zub’s epic comic book storyline which began with Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate and continued into Shadows of the Vampire, Frost Giant’s Fury, and Evil at Baldur’s Gate.

For information on how to secure copies of the Dungeons & Dragons: Infernal Tides miniseries, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.


Creator Bios

Max Dunbar
 is a Vancouver-based comic artist who has worked on such titles as: Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur's Gate, Champions, Judge Dredd: Under Siege, Rat Queens: Orc Dave, and Gears of War: Rise of Raam.

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Start collecting 13 new frenemies right now at Kidrobot.comOne of the most well-known quotes from Shakespearean times might be “My only love sprung from my only hate.” 

We are taking that love to the next level as Kidrobot and artist Travis Cain present BFFS Mini Series 5. This is the fifth edition of frenemy BFF toys, featuring some everyday favorites like a taco and hot sauce, avocado and toast, donuts and your heart, fire and log and more. 

​ Each pair of frenemies comes in a sealed foil bag and blind box for surprise and delight with every unboxing!  This vinyl mini-series goes straight to the heart with 13 pairs of bitter sweet lovers to start or continue your BFFs collection!  Keep your frenemies or best friends forever close with 13 new BFFs blind box art toys because LOVE HURTS!

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Writer John Lees and Artist Ryan Lee Take Readers Off the Grid…
and On a Collision Course with Horror!
SAN DIEGO, CA (May 17, 2019) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce the August debut of Mountainhead, a five-issue comic book miniseries from writer John Lees (Sink) and artist Ryan Lee(Archer & Armstrong), featuring colors from Doug Garbark and letters from Shawn Lee.

In Mountainhead, Abraham Stubbs and his father Noah roam America in a nomadic existence, convinced that they are being pursued by sinister government forces. Living off the grid, burgling houses to survive, they are unwittingly on a collision course… with the bloodied survivor of a climbing expedition gone horribly wrong. What transpires next is a psychological thriller guaranteed to quicken the pulse! “Don’t slow down. Don’t get comfortable. Don’t think you’re safe. Be ready to run.”

"Mountainhead is a story that means a lot to me, one anchored in character and human drama, but which will also push the envelope with suspense and dread in unorthodox, surprising ways. Abraham Stubbs is a character who has lived in my head for some time, a kid raised from infancy to be a survivor but who could never have anticipated the challenges he's faced with here," says John Lees.

“Visceral, suspenseful, unnerving, and at times, absolutely bonkers – Mountainhead has all the trademarks of quality horror. There's also a pedigree of measured story-craft amidst the havoc and darkness that John brings to this yarn,” says Ryan Lee. “I want to mirror his original vision with my best work, to give readers a lasting story where the craft and passion we put into it comes through in each and every moment.”

“What really grabbed me about this series, apart from its interesting setting and premise, is how it gets into the head of our protagonist as he is put into an impossible situation. Add in some unique horror elements, and Ryan Lee’s vivid art, and this makes for a riveting, engaging read," says editor Bobby Curnow.

Mountainhead joins IDW Publishing’s 2019 roster of celebrated creator-owned titles, whose atmospheric visuals and evocative storytelling that have been met with critical acclaim and swift sales – including Amber Blake, Ghost Tree, and Road of Bones, each of which have required additional printings to meet fan and retailer demand.

For information on how to secure copies of Mountainhead, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

   


About IDW
IDW Publishing stands proudly at the forefront of printed visual entertainment, cultivating a formidable library of world-renowned licensed brands and creator-owned original IP. Its diverse array of comic books, graphic novels, and art books deliver reading enjoyment to fans of all ages. Its award-winning imprints The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions preserve the valuable cultural history of the sequential art medium, while titles under the critically acclaimed Top Shelf and Black Crown banners celebrate fiercely independent voices. IDW Publishing is a division of IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: IDWM), a fully integrated media company with robust offerings in publishing, tabletop gaming, multimedia entertainment, and art exhibition via the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.

 05-17-2019 Aspen Comics recently announced its approach to streamline their release of titles in 2019 and focus on their core and flagship titles in an effort to feature the standard of quality the publisher is known for in the industry. 
 
That trend is set to continue with the return of Aspen’s hit series, Lola XOXO, with issue #1 on July 10th, 2019. Creator Siya Oum’s popular dystopian action-adventure series debuts its third volume with four covers that includes Aspen’s new No Restrictions ordering policy for Retailer Special Edition variant covers. 
 
The publisher has announced they will be offering two Lola XOXO#1 Retailer Special Edition variant covers with no restrictions on order quantity by creator Oum and several others to be revealed. This is the first time Aspen has provided retailers the chance to order their incentive variants with no restrictions and encourages fans to check with their local comic book store to pre-order.

 
The demons cometh...
See preview pages below!


MONSTER WORLD:
THE GOLDEN AGE #1

Publisher: American Gothic Press
Writers: Philip Kim and Holly Interlandi
Artist: Piotr Kowalski
Colorist: Dennis Calero
Cover Artist: Nat Jones
Letterer: Jenn Pham
Price: $3.99
Release Date: July 24, 2019
 
Demons, occult magic, and the history of monsters and humanity are at the center of MONSTER WORLD: THE GOLDEN AGE. Perfect for fans of HELLBLAZER and AMERICAN GODS, this is an ideal starting point for new readers of American Gothis Press titles. The issue features incomparable art by Piotr Kowalski, vivid colors by Dennis Calero, and letters by Jenn Pham, accompanying publisher Philip Kim‘s original story and script by Holly Interlandi.

Please enjoy the following preview pages. 

CANTO is written by Booher with art by Zucker, colors by Vittorio Astone, letters by Deron Bennett, with covers by an array of talent including Nick Robles, Morgan Beem, Jorge Corona, Phillip Sevy, Ben Bishop, and Roberta Ingranata. 

The creative team are available for interview upon request. Please reach out if you'd like to speak with them and learn more about CANTO before it debuts on June 26. 

   


About IDW
IDW Publishing stands proudly at the forefront of printed visual entertainment, cultivating a formidable library of world-renowned licensed brands and creator-owned original IP. Its diverse array of comic books, graphic novels, and art books deliver reading enjoyment to fans of all ages. Its award-winning imprints The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions preserve the valuable cultural history of the sequential art medium, while titles under the critically acclaimed Top Shelf and Black Crown banners celebrate fiercely independent voices. IDW Publishing is a division of IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: IDWM), a fully integrated media company with robust offerings in publishing, tabletop gaming, multimedia entertainment, and art exhibition via the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.

Join Saffron And The Women Of Serenity For A Shiny Space Heist In November 2019


     
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 13, 2019) – BOOM! Studios, in partnership with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products. today announced FIREFLY: THE STING, an all new original graphic novel, written by New York Times bestselling author Delilah S. Dawson (Sparrowhawk) and acclaimed artists Pius Bak (The Magicians: Alice’s Story) and Rodrigo Lorenzo (WWE: Undertaker -- Rise of the Deadman) arriving in stores November 2019 that sends the women of Firefly on the ultimate heist! 

Saffron -- the enigmatic rogue who captured the hearts of Firefly fans worldwide, as well as the heart of Captain Malcolm Reynolds -- returns to the Serenity. But this time, she’s got no time for Mal, as she’s there to recruit the women of the ship to join her on a heist that has personal stakes for all involved. The cunning grifter joins forces with Zoë, Inara, Kaylee, and River to pull off the greatest theft in all the ‘verse! What could possibly go wrong? 

Delilah Dawson is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma as well as the Hit series, the Blud series, Servants of the Storm, the Shadow series (written as Lila Bowen), the Tales of Pell (co-written with Kevin Hearne), and the upcoming Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire and The Skywalker Saga. Her creator-owned comics include Ladycastle and Sparrowhawk with BOOM! Studios and the upcoming Star Pig with IDW, and she's written in the worlds of Marvel Action Spider-Man, Adventure Time, Labyrinth, The X-Files, Rick and Morty, Star Wars Adventures, and Star Wars Forces of Destiny.

“ ‘A him gets noticed, a her gets ignored.’ That's the quote from Ocean's 8 that really captured my imagination. I love that idea—that women can use our occasional invisibility as a superpower.” said author Delilah S. Dawson. “I've been a Firefly fan since I saw Serenity in the theatre in 2005 and rushed out to buy the DVD set that night, and it's been a pure joy cracking open each of these unique, powerful women to see what she desires, what she fears, and how far her loyalty to Mal can stretch. Have you ever wondered what Zoë, Kaylee, Inara, and River would do without a single man in the picture? Thanks to Saffron's wiles (and threats), you're about to find out.”

Pius Bak is a comic book artist born and currently living in Lithuania. Mostly self-taught, Bak started his career as a concept artist. He later transitioned to drawing comics, and in 2017, for the first time, his illustrations appeared in the published comic Night Owl Society. Bak has done illustration work for The Magicians: Alice’s Story and Adventure Time with BOOM! Studios as well as various other independent comics projects. 

"I'm excited to work with Delilah S. Dawson and Rodrigo Lorenzo on this fun, new story within the Firefly universe, tackling the different elements of a Western and a heist all in one book.” said artist, Pius Bak. 

Rodrigo Lorenzo is an artist and illustrator who has done illustration, publicity, and concept art work, including the NBA Playoffs Heroes Wanted campaign. Lorenzo has done illustration work for the WWE series for BOOM! Studios.

“As science fiction lover, I feel honoured to have the chance to be involved with this project.” said artist Rodrigo Lorenzo. “I am really happy with the idea of getting deep into this genre, and I hope to show the strong passion I have always had for this universe.” 

FIREFLY: THE STING features a main cover by artist Marco D’Alfonso (Miles Morales: Spider-Man).

Created by Whedon and set 500 years in the future in the wake of a universal civil war,Firefly centers on the crew of Serenity, a small transport spaceship that doesn't have a planet to call home. Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds, a defeated soldier who opposed the unification of the planets by the totalitarian governed Alliance, will undertake any job — legal or not — to stay afloat and keep his crew fed. Thrust together by necessity but staying together out of loyalty, these disparate men and women are seeking adventure and the good life, but face constant challenges on the new frontier, such as avoiding capture by the Alliance, and evading the dangers you find on the fringes of the universe. 

“The galaxy is definitely not ready for the combined powers of all the Firefly women. THE STING brings fans’ favourite butt-kicking heroes and foes together in an exciting, never-before-seen combination where everyone’s looking for a big score but for very different reasons,” said Chris Rosa, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Delilah, Pius, and Rodrigo bring the adventure and thrills of an intricately planned heist to life with this mix of beloved characters and larger-than-life action.”

FIREFLY: THE STING is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott from Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury The Lede from Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Grass Kings from Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins; and Klaus from Grant Morrison and Dan Mora. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Angel from Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; Buffy The Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David Lopez; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Danielle Di Nicuolo.

Print copies of FIREFLY: THE STING will be available for sale on November 13, 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) and November 19, 2019 at bookstores. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on FIREFLY comic books, graphic novels and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.
 
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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 Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Firefly, 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.