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Scout Comics & Entertainment Inc is proud to announce that David Byrne and Charlie Stickney have been promoted to Co-Publishers

6/30/2020

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June 30th, 2020 -- Scout Comics & Entertainment Inc. is proud to announce that David Byrne and Charlie Stickney have been promoted to Co-Publishers as the company continues to expand its publishing program and multi-media presence.
 
James Pruett has shifted his focus to concentrate on his role as Chief Creative Officer and will work closely with CEO Brendan Deneen to expand the company's presence in the bookstore market and to further exploit Scout's foreign language, multimedia, and merchandising opportunities.
 
David Byrne began his Scout career as a production designer in 2019, bringing his film and business education and experience as an editor, writer, and retailer to the team. He has spent the better part of two decades in sales, and owned and operated independent publisher W.i.N. Pictures, producing the hit comic Stake and such well received titles as Color Me Yellow, Daisy Gets a Brother, Shady Place, and The Couch.

As Co-Publisher, Charlie Stickney emphasizes a creator-first approach, designed to empower writers and artists to help bring their vision to the marketplace. Stickney is the writer/co-creator of the comic book series White Ash, The Game, Glarien and The Adept. In addition, Charlie has spent the last twenty-plus years writing and producing animation, film and television.  After interning at Marvel Comics, Stickney moved to Los Angeles where he developed and ran the animated series Horrible Histories for Scholastic Entertainment, and Cosmic Quantum Ray for Mike Young Productions. Charlie has also produced content for Sony Pictures, ITV, Universal Pictures, Revolution Studios, and Hulu.

 
David and Charlie join Deneen and Pruett, as well as the rest of the Scout executive team, including James Haick (President), Tennessee Edwards (Chief Strategy Officer), and Don Handfield (Chief Media Officer), in expanding the publishing and multimedia company as it continues its exponential growth.
 
Scout Comics has a catalog of over a hundred comic book series that run the gamut of genres, and the company has film and TV projects set up at Amazon Studios and Disney/Freeform, among many others.  Its mission as a publisher is to find innovative creator-owned voices that take the sequential art form and push the medium to its limits and beyond.
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Aeroplane's Soar and Dinosaurs Roar in The Smithsonian Institution and IDW Publishing’s Enlightening New Line of Coloring Books

6/29/2020

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IDW’s Highly-Anticipated Publishing Collaboration with the World’s Largest Museum, Educational, and Research Institution Debuts in October
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SAN DIEGO, CA (June 29, 2020) – Time spent coloring can also be time spent learning, thanks to two beautiful and informative coloring books presented by IDW Publishing and the Smithsonian Institution. This October, aviation and paleontology fans of all ages can look forward to a creative exploration of their favorite topics, as they color their way through Airplanes: A Smithsonian Coloring Book and Dinosaurs: A Smithsonian Coloring Book.

These books are designed to provide fascinating coloring experiences for readers. The pages stand alone as works of art and the books also contain insights from the National Air and Space Museum’s aeronautics experts and the paleontology experts from the National Museum of Natural History.  

Airplanes: A Smithsonian Coloring Book allows readers to soar through the skies with some of the most recognized and revered airplanes from the collection at the National Air and Space Museum. The thrilling artistry of John Pirtel vivifies the very first powered aircrafts of the 1900s, revolutionary bombers and jet fighters of the 20th century, supersonic passenger airliner, and many more.

Dinosaurs: A Smithsonian Coloring Book invites readers to explore millions of years of animal wonders, guided by experts from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. The artistic wizardry of Rachel Curtis (The Princess Bride: A Storybook to Color) captures scenes featuring the herbivorous Stegosaurus, the sea-dwelling Hesperornis, the giant sauropod Camarasaurus, the mighty Tyrannosaurus, and many more.

“Coloring books are a unique format that allows for exciting artistic exploration of any topic,” said editor Justin Eisinger. “Pairing artists with experts from the Smithsonian’s museums allows us to create rich, immersive art for readers of all ages to color while learning about a variety of subjects."

Airplanes: A Smithsonian Coloring Book and Dinosaurs: A Smithsonian Coloring Book will be available in October, and are now available for pre-order via online booksellers and comic book specialty retailers. Visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

Airplanes: A Smithsonian Coloring Book
Illustrated by John Pirtel
TPB w/ DJ • B/W • 88 Pages • 10” x 10” • $16.99 US / $22.99 CAN
ISBN: 978-1-68405-820-4

Dinosaurs: A Smithsonian Coloring Book
Illustrated by Rachel Curtis
TPB w/ DJ • B/W • 88 Pages • 10” x 10” • $16.99 US / $22.99 CAN
ISBN: 978-1-68405-819-8
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About the Smithsonian
Established in 1846, the Smithsonian—the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries, 9 research centers, and the National Zoological Park. The total number of artifacts, works of art and specimens in the Smithsonian’s collections is estimated at 156 million, the bulk of which is contained in the National Museum of Natural History, which holds more than 145 million specimens and objects. The Smithsonian is a renowned research center, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history. www.si.edu.

About IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing (IDWP), a subsidiary of IDW Media Holdings Inc. (OTC PINK: IDWM), is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, trade paperbacks, and tabletop games. IDWP is one of the top four publishers of comic books and graphic novels in the U.S. with a library of world-renowned licensed content and original series. IDWP’s critically-acclaimed imprints include Top Shelf Productions, Artist’s Editions, EuroComics, The Library of American Comics, Sunday Press, and Yoe! Books.
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MEGA MAN ROBOT MASTERS COLLECTOR'S PIN Series Launches from UDONPins.com!

6/29/2020

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NEW RELEASE - BUY NOW! 
MEGA MAN ROBOT MASTER PIN SERIES LAUNCHES TODAY AT UDONPINS.COM 
Snip-Snippety-Snip! Cut Man is the first pin to launch from the UDON Pins Mega Man Robot Masters Collector's Pin series! Mega Man Fans can look for additional releases to launch on Mondays as part of our #MegaManMondays at UDONPins.com! 
The Mega Man Robot Masters Collector's Pin - Cut Man comes in at over 2 inches in length, is made with cloisonne hard enamel, and features multiple color screen printing for extra details. Mega Man fans will not want to miss out on this fantastic collectible, order your pin today from UDONPins.com! 

ALSO AVAILABLE NOW
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CAPCOM fans, get in the game! Mega Man X, Monster Hunter World, and Street Fighter collectibles are available now at UDONPins.com!

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
UDON has also rolled out select fan favorites to udonpins.com and will continue to add brand new products on a regular basis! The best way to stay up to date is to join the UDON Pins Official Facebook Group!  Exclusive news and previews will be announced first in the group so join today to get the latest details on your favorite pin properties!  JOIN NOW! 
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ABOUT UDON ENTERTAINMENT
UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. The publisher’s best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, Persona, Bayonetta, Bloodborne, and many more. UDON also publishes books based on top anime properties including Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill la Kill, FLCL, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Robotech.
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DCeased: Hope at World's End Chapter Four

6/29/2020

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"Get to know Wink and The Aerie a little better in DCeased: Hope at World's End! The cover, credits and a few preview pages for tomorrow's DCeased: Hope At World's End Chapter Four by Tom Taylor, Marco Failla, Rex Lokus and Saida Temofonte are now available. Cover art is by Yasmine Putri.

The world needs a Batman but Damian is struggling with the enormity of the mantle…can the Man of Steel help? And seeking safe haven, Suicide Squad’s Wink and The Aerie reach the fortress of Jotunheim…but is anywhere left on Earth safe from the unliving?!

https://www.comixology.com/DCeased-Hope-At-Worlds-End-2020-4/digital-comic/872725?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz
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MAGNETIC PRESS REVEALS PARIS 2119,A CYBERPUNK LOVE STORY, PREMIERING ON KICKSTARTER

6/29/2020

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ST LOUIS, MO – For the last six years, multiple Eisner-nominated and international award-winning publisher Magnetic Press has been a gateway to unique new stories by fresh talent from around the world, including fan-favorite creators Bengal, Tony Sandoval, Frederic Brremaud and Federico Bertolucci, LRNZ, Wilfrid Lupano, Miki Montillo, Joel Jurion, and Bertrand Gatignol.
Today, exclusively through Kickstarter, Magnetic Press is opening the world of sequential storytelling wider with PARIS 2119, a science-fiction graphic novel by French creators Zep (A Story of Men, A Strange and Beautiful Sound) and Dominique Bertail (Ghost Money, Omaha Beach) with an exclusive variant cover by in-demand cover artist Peach Momoko:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neurobellum/paris-2119-a-deadly-dystopic-romance

"BLACK MIRROR meets BLADE RUNNER in a mind-bending cyberpunk love story"
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ZEP/PARIS 2119 Original CoverArt/Dominique Bertail
PARIS 2119 is described as “BLACK MIRROR meets BLADE RUNNER," a mind-bending cyberpunk love story in the proud tradition of classic science fiction authors such as Philp K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clark.
 
This gorgeously illustrated graphic novel aims to spotlight current social trends such as overconsumption, climate change, social media, identity theft, and transhumanism. Author Zep says that in PARIS 2119, “Technology improved our lives, but there is always a terrifying secret behind technology, and it is a secret that you better ignore to survive.” He added, “Also, it is a love story between Tristan and Kloe, a nostalgic man and a beautiful woman of the future. It is exciting for us to publish this for an American audience. We hope that you will enjoy the book!”
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Preview of Peach Momoko’s Kickstarter Variant Cover Art
The Kickstarter is offering an exclusive, limited edition variant cover by celebrated illustrator Peach Momoko, who stated, “I felt this piece really captured my style as well as PARIS 2119.”
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Magnetic Press’s Publisher Mike Kennedy states, “PARIS 2119 is exactly the sort of title the Magnetic brand was built around: a beautifully illustrated, thought-provoking story that will stick with the reader long after closing the cover of its high-quality presentation. We're hoping to use Kickstarter to engage with fans directly while also working closely with retailers who wish to carry these special editions in their stores. We want to use this proven platform to meet the needs of a discerning audience during an evolving market period without unnecessary barriers.”

The publisher is asking readers to get involved early and to support the PARIS 2119 Kickstarter Campaign by preordering this deluxe graphic novel along with a number of exclusive rewards offerings, such as original illustrations by artist Dominique Bertail and the original cover art painting itself by Peach Momoko.

The campaign also has several "stretch goals” planned for pre-sales beyond their starting goal. These bonus goals would be free to all backers and include such items as a 32-page limited-run Production Sketchbook featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the making of PARIS 2119 for physical backers.

Fans and reviewers agree that PARIS 2119 may be the most seductive and powerful science-fiction graphic novel of 2020. People are encouraged to pledge now to take advantage of early-bird discounts and incentives:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neurobellum/paris-2119-a-deadly-dystopic-romance
 
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Chapterhouse Pink & Black

6/29/2020

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Funko Pop!

6/27/2020

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Pre-order the A MAN AMONG YE #1 Second Printing!

6/26/2020

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A MAN AMONG YE SAILS INTO SECOND PRINTING

PORTLAND, Ore. 06/26/2020 — Stephanie Phillips and Craig Cermak’s A Man Among Ye from Image/Top Cow Productions will be rushed back to print in order to keep up with customer demand for the swashbuckling new series. The A Man Among Ye #1, second printing cover will feature art by Francesca Fantini.

A Man Among Ye brings to life the tale of Anne Bonny and Mary Read as they hoist the skull and crossbones, draw cutlasses, and seek a treasure that will make them legends. In an era when sailing with women was thought to be bad luck—Anne and Mary might just be the only people capable of saving the pirate way of life.

A Man Among Ye #1, second printing (Diamond Code APR208591) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 22.

A Man Among Ye is also available for purchase across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.
 
Select praise for A Man Among Ye:

"This comic is so entertaining, I never realized that I was getting a history lesson, too! Win-win!"  --Mark Waid

"This is a must-read for anyone hungry for Anne Bonny and Mary Read's adventure on the high seas!"  --Marc Silvestri
“A Man Among Ye #1 has all the prerequisite charm I am looking from in both a first issue and a story about pirates. I'm intrigued by the tale that Phillips and Cermak have presented and will be keeping an eye out for number 2 when the tides come rolling back in.” --Black Nerd Problems

“Great art.” --Outright Geekery

“The allure of piracy is a potent one in this story that lays a foundation for more creative liberties to be taken, and assuming A Man Among Ye's first issue is any indication and the spotlight stays wholly focused on Anne as it should, those liberties will be taken in the right direction.” --ComicBook.com

“A fun debut.” --Graphic Policy
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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.
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FINAL PERSONA 4 MANGA VOLUMES RELEASE ANNOUNCED BY UDON ENTERTAINMENT

6/26/2020

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FINAL PERSONA 4 MANGA VOLUMES RELEASE ANNOUNCED BY UDON ENTERTAINMENT

Case closed! UDON Entertainment is excited to announce the upcoming release dates for the thrilling conclusion to the Persona 4 manga series! Based on the wildly popular Persona 4 video game from ATLUS, the Persona 4 manga series will conclude with the release of volumes 11, 12, and 13 as the final three books in the series. 

PERSONA 4 VOLUME 11 finds the investigation team as they seek to avenge their fallen ally, but is it justice they’re after or revenge? PERSONA 4 VOLUMES 12 and 13 bring the case to a close with our protagonist, Soji Seta, preparing to leave Inaba, but not before the team discovers one final challenge to face! 

New fans of the series, take heart: all the early volumes of the Persona 4 manga are back in stock now! Join the case from the beginning and follow the investigation team into another dimension as they attempt to solve a string of murders before anyone else from the town of Inaba perishes. 
 
PERSONA 4 VOLUME 11 is available now, order from your favorite retailer today! PERSONA 4 VOLUME 12  will be released in September, 2020. The series will conclude in October 2020 with the release of PERSONA 4 VOLUME 13. ​
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​PERSONA 4 VOLUME 11

DETAILS: 162 pgs, B&W, Manga
MSRP: $13.99
ISBN: 978-1772941326
DIAMOND CODE: APR202324
RELEASE DATE: AVAILABLE NOW

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​PERSONA 4 VOLUME 12

DETAILS: 162 pgs, B&W, Manga
MSRP: $13.99
ISBN: 978-1772941333
DIAMOND CODE: JUL201652
RELEASE DATE: SEPT 2020
PRE-ORDER HERE

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​PERSONA 4 VOLUME 13

DETAILS: 194 pgs, B&W, Manga
MSRP: $13.99
ISBN: 978-1772941340
DIAMOND CODE: FEB208382
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 2020
PRE-ORDER HERE

ABOUT UDON ENTERTAINMENT
UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. The publisher’s best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, Persona, Bayonetta, Bloodborne, and many more. UDON also publishes books based on top anime properties including Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill la Kill, FLCL, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Robotech.
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DC PRESENTS HARLEY QUINN: BLACK + WHITE + RED

6/26/2020

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DC PRESENTS HARLEY QUINN: BLACK + WHITE + RED

First Chapter of DC’s Newest Digital First Series Available Now

Future Chapters to Feature Stories by Harley Quinn Co-creator Paul Dini, Eisner Award-Winners Saladin Ahmed, Erica Henderson and Joe Quinones, Fan-Favorite Team of Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin, Along with Comics’ Most Dynamic Storytellers

DC proudly announces the launch of its newest Digital First series, Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red! Publishing each Friday and spanning 14 chapters, this digital series is an anthology of standalone stories told in the vein of the classic Batman: Black & White. The first chapter is available for purchase now on participating digital platforms, including readdc.com, Comixology, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and more.

Each chapter of Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red will be told in traditional black and white with the color red utilized in unique ways throughout each of the individual stories. The debut chapter of the Digital First series is “Harleen: Red” by writer/artist Stjepan Šejić with lettering by Gabriela Downie. Set in the world of Šejić’s New York Times bestselling graphic novel Harleen, this story hints at a “red” that will have meaning only to Harley Quinn!

“Harley Quinn: Black + White + 
Red is a great addition to our Digital First lineup,” said Hank Kanalz, SVP of Publishing Strategy & Support Services. “Each story stands on its own, and this series gives our talent teams the freedom and flexibility to tell innovative stories that could be part of or separate from regular continuity. Everyone has a unique vision for Ms. Quinn—it'll be fun to see what their creativity delivers.”
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Future chapters will feature a fan-favourite lineup of talent, including Harley Quinn co-creator Paul Dini; the team of Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Chad Hardin; Saladin Ahmed and Javier Rodriguez; Tim Seeley and Juan Ferreyra; Erica Henderson, Daniel Kibblesmith, and more to come throughout the run. And Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red is also the DC writing debut for several acclaimed illustrators! Artists Mirka Andolfo (DC Comics: Bombshells), Dani (The Low, Low Woods), Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero), and Riley Rossmo (Martian Manhunter) are all developing chapters written in their own voice, paired with art in their distinct styles.

“This is such a cool series with killer art,” said Mark Doyle, DC Executive Editor. “Senior Editor Chris Conroy had the idea to riff on the classic Batman: Black & White series but to do it with Harley in that irreverent, fun way that only Harley can do—and DC Digital First seemed like the perfect format to tell these stories.”

Harley Quinn: Black + White + 
Red promo art is by Jorge Jiménez.

Harley Quinn: Black + White + 
Red’s first chapter, with story and art by Stjepan Šejić and lettering by Gabriela Downie, is available now. Subsequent digital chapters of Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red will publish weekly on Fridays through its 14-chapter run. Andolfo’s story will publish July 3, Ahmed and Rodriguez’ collaboration will publish on July 10, and Seeley and Ferreyra’s chapter will publish on July 17 to round out the first month of the series.
DC’s comics are available on participating digital platforms seven days a week, including readdc.com, Comixology, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, DC UNIVERSE, and more.
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ABOUT DC
DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics and graphic novels in the world and home to some of the most iconic and recognizable characters ever created. As a creative unit of WarnerMedia, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games, and the DC UNIVERSE membership subscription service. For more information visit
 dccomics.com and dcuniverse.com.
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