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Boogily Heads #3 and AOC and the Freshman Force: The Squad - Pre-Order for December!

9/25/2019

Cover A by Joel Humberto Herrera - OCT191810

Don't Forget To Add Devil's Due Comics To Your December Reading List!When you head to your local comic shop, let 'em know you want the newest Devil's Due books coming out this December.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Freshman Force: THE SQUAD December 4, 2019
Writers: Josh Blaylock, Sherard Jackson, Adam McGovern, Peter Rostovsky, and more
Artists: K Lynn Smith, Josh Blaylock, Peter Rostovsky, Erika Wiley, and more
Cover Artists:
OCT191810 (A) Joel Humberto Herrera
OCT191811 (B) Josh Blaylock
OCT191812 (C) Josh Blaylock
OCT191813 (D) Josh Blaylock
OCT191814 (E) Josh Blaylock
The sequel to the most talked-about comic book in the world in Spring 2019, now featuring stories inspired by the four Congresswomen now known as "the Squad!" In this anthology special, comic creators come together with stories from fun to furious, as the Squad engages in a series of super-heroic mini-adventures, taking on the establishment from within. Partial proceeds from this issue are going to immigrant charities Raices Texas and Second Families.

Cover B by Josh Blaylock - OCT191811 Cover C by Josh Blaylock - OCT191813
Cover D by Josh Blaylock - OCT191813 Cover E by Josh Blaylock - OCT191814

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Freshman Force: THE SQUAD Poster
December 4, 2019
Artist: Joel Humberto Herrera
OCT191815

Companion poster to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Freshman Force: The Squad Special.
Measures 18" x 24" and ships rolled in a plastic tube.
18" x 24" Poster - OCT191815

Boogily Heads #3December 11, 2019
Writer: Gus Fink
Artist: Laura Pendl
Cover Artist:
OCT191816 (A) Laura Pendl
OCT191817 (B) Gus Fink
The Boogily Heads send their tiniest friend between dimensions to the real world. Now they need to try and control Twinks like a video game character and get ahold of the magic box that sent Gus to Boogilyville.

Cover A by Laura Pendl - OCT191816 Cover B by Gus Fink - OCT191817

Booth Volunteers Needed At A Comicon Near You!
Devil's Due is looking for booth help over the next few weeks.
If you'll be around for any of the conventions below and want hang with Devil's Due,
give us a shout at insider@devilsdue.net.

Virus Is Entering the Endgame

9/25/2019

Sept 26, 2019 ~ Riems, Belgium

The rising star of Belgium, Patrick Cornelis, is concluding his horror/sci-fi saga with an epic final confrontation (120+ pages) between the magical celestial beings, the hordes of zombies and Warlock, his team and a rogue military organization.

The kickstarter ( Virus anthology available in DUTCH - ENGLISH - FRENCH ) is already at an amazing 50% almost. Help Warlock and his companions reach the end of this anthology.

You can find all the goodies and (art)perks here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/patrickcornelis/virus-4-endgame

About the story

Is there still hope for victory or is all hope lost against the seemingly invincible celestial Saren, who has now merged with the essence of her sister Birr‘chonna, commanding billions of zombies all over the world, along with her three minions.

Oceania, the only untouched continent is doing everything it can to stave of infection and to give support to the rest of the world. But will they succeed in their efforts? They will need to find a solution to the rapidly approaching swarm of spores Saren released earlier (see Virus 3) that will ensure complete domination over Earth and will bring humanity to the brink of extinction.

Choices will have to be made, sacrifices demanded, who will be the last one standing at the end?

Read it in this final chapter.

IMAGE COMICS RUSHES SEXPERT WRITER TINA HORN & ARTIST MICHAEL DOWLING’S FORTHCOMING SFSX BACK TO PRINT AHEAD OF WEDNESDAY’S LAUNCH

9/23/2019

PORTLAND, Ore. 09/23/2019 — Award-winning kink culture writer Tina Horn and artist Michael Dowling are turning heads with their highly anticipated, sex-positive comic book series SfSx and a rare rush to second printing ordered by Image Comics ahead of Wednesday’s release. This second printing will feature new cover artwork by artist Katie Skelly.

“SfSx shoves its sparkly stiletto heel right in the face of anyone who has ever tried to keep sex workers down,” said popular porn actress, author, and activist Stormy Daniels. “Tina Horn’s work reminds us how important sexual freedom is to the American spirit.”

SfSx is ramping up to be one of the most talked about series of the year with this second printing already underway, a launch party at Bluestockings Bookstore, Cafe & Activist Center, and appearances at New York Comic Con next month including signings, panels, and offsite events booked.

Horn said of the early accolades for SfSx: "The sex rebel themes of this book are extremely personal to me, so I'm deeply moved that comic book readers are already responding to the title with so much enthusiasm! This may be my first foray into the medium as a creator, but I'm a life-long lover of comics, science fiction, horror, romance, and action-adventure. I truly can't wait to connect with this community of fans."

Set in a draconian America where sexuality is bureaucratized and policed, SfSx follows a group of queer sex workers keeping the magic alive in an underground club called the Dirty Mind. Using their unique bondage skills, they resolve to infiltrate the mysterious government Pleasure Center, free their friends, and fight the power.

“I hope that everyone who went to see Hustlers this week and feels hungry for more stories of sex workers kicking ass will put SfSx on their pull list at their local comic book store!" added Horn.

A debut comic book series writer, Horn has cultivated a dedicated audience and personal brand as the host of popular long-running kink podcast Why Are People Into That?!, a Rolling Stone reporter, and a two-time Feminist Porn Awards recipient.

The much buzzed-about new series was first announced under the former DC Vertigo line and makes its new home with Bitch Planet and Saga publisher Image Comics.

SfSx #1 is available at comic book shops this week on Wednesday, September 25.

The SfSx #1 second printing (Diamond Code AUG198267) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 23.

SfSx #1 will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including the official Image Comics iOS app, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.

SfSx #2 (Diamond Code AUG190210) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 30.

SfSx #3 (Diamond Code SEP190213) will feature guest artist Alejandra Gutiérrez and be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 20.

SfSx #4 (Diamond Code OCT190245) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 18.

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.

Your First Look at Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora’s ONCE & FUTURE #3 From BOOM! Studios

9/23/2019

“Intriguing story, gorgeous art and color. Eager to see what comes next.”—Kurt Busiek, Astro City.

“I read the first issue of Once And Future and it’s great! ”—Jeff Lemire, Black Hammer

“Twisting British myth into knots, & I can't wait to see where it goes.”—Dan Watters, Coffin Bound

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 23, 2019) – BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at ONCE & FUTURE #3, the latest issue in the critically acclaimed series from New York Times bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus), following retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire and her unsuspecting grandson Duncan as they fight against a rising evil that plans to take over their country to bring it back to its former glory.

Duncan and his Gran were too late to stop the Nationalists, and now the ancient King is awake, looking to take power over his land once again and unite it under his rule—spelling disaster for Britain. The only way to stop him now is to track down the legendary grail! But with Arthur's army growing they're running out of time and resources, and what does Duncan’s disastrous first date, Rose, have to do with any of this?!

ONCE & FUTURE 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 by Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury The Lede by Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora; Something is Killing The Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, and the upcoming Folklords by Matt Kindt and Matt Smith. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy The Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David Lopez; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Daniele Di Nicuolo.

Print copies of ONCE & FUTURE #3, featuring a cover by Dan Mora, will be available for sale on October 16, 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore.

For continuing news on ONCE & FUTURE and more from BOOM!, 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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Who did what now?!?! THE GOON #8!

9/23/2019

Preorders for THE GOON #8 due soon! And check out our September/October releases! The Goon #8, the 4th issue of the Eric Powell, Tom Sniegoski, and Brett Parson run of the Goon is up for order now. The insane conclusion that exposes a secret hidden in the pages of the Goon for years. The mystery man behind the dastardly deeds of Mr. Dapper finally revealed in this shocking episode!

Plus...Check out the new releases this month and next!

Goon #8 Online orders due 9/26

THE GOON #8
Diamond Order Code: SEP191417
(W) Eric Powell, Tom Sniegoski (A) Brett Parson (CA) Eric Powell
The mystery man behind the dastardly deeds of Mr. Dapper finally revealed in this shocking episode of the Goon!

GOON #8 BRETT PARSON CARDSTOCK VAR CVR
Diamond Order Code: SEP191418
(W) Eric Powell, Tom Sniegoski (A) Brett Parson (CA) Brett Parson
For the hardcore collectors out there, Albatross offers a special limited edition
card stock cover of THE GOON #8 with art by Goon and Tank Girl artist Brett Parson!

Check out what's being released soon from Albatross Funnybooks!

Released in September!

THE GOON #6- Release date- Sept. 4th

GRUMBLE #10- Release date- Sept. 18th

THE GOON VOL 1: A RAGGED RETURN TO LONELY STREET- Release date- Sept. 25th

Releasing in October!

REBECCA SUGAR'S PUG DAVIS- Release date- October 9th

SPOOK HOUSE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL- Release date- October 16th

THE GOON #7- Release date- October 30th

Good luck to all of this years Halloween Comics Fest participating shops!

Happy Halloween from the Belchers

9/20/2019

Louise Dragon with a Girl Tattoo Available now at Kidrobot.com
Flipping the script in typical Louise fashion, she's hitting Ocean Ave in a search for Sticky Sugar Booms in her Dragon with the Girl Tattoo costume. Standing at 3” tall, with a head and arms that rotate 360 degrees, Louise is ready to defend your candy stash without requiring you to take a trip to Mutilation Mountain! Don't forget to snap the candy sack accessory into her hand for enhanced trick or treating fun!
GET YOUR LOUISE DRAGON

Bob's Burgers Trick or Treat
3" Vinyl Mini Series Available now at Kidrobot.com
The juggernaut of dry humor and animated entertainment is officially renewed for its 10th season along with an upcoming film in 2020. Following up on the success of mini series 1 and 2, the Kidrobot x Bob’s Burgers Trick or Treating Tour series brings a delicious costumed extravaganza from fan favorite Halloween episodes spanning the entire show’s run. Bring home Tina the Sand Witch, Cheriff Linda, No Country for Louise, Nurse Teddy and the rest of this spirited bunch and complete the Bob’s Burgers 3” mini figure collection.
START COLLECTING

Archie Comics Joins CBLDF As Corporate Member

9/19/2019

Art by Veronica Fish

Archie Comics is proud to join the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund as the organization’s newest Corporate Member! Archie Comics is the leading mass market comic book publisher in the world, with franchises that have introduced comic books, art and reading to billions of people all over the world. Their iconic characters, including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Reggie, Kevin Keller, Josie and the Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch are spotlighted weekly on The CW’s 'Riverdale' and upcoming 'Katy Keene' TV series and the Netflix series 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina', and have been featured in animation, television, film and music.
Archie co-President Alex Segura says, “CBLDF's commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the comics medium in all of its diversity helped make the medium what it is today. Archie Comics is proud to support the organization's valuable work.”

CBLDF provides legal and educational resources to protect the freedom to read comics.
The organization is a partner in Banned Books Week, the Kids’ Right to Read Project, Free Comic Book Day, and other national institutions that support intellectual freedom and literacy.
CBLDF’s work extends from courtrooms to classrooms to conventions, where CBLDF defends the freedom to
read by providing legal aid, letters of support in book challenges, challenges to unconstitutional legislation,
and a robust schedule of programs about current and historical censorship to audiences all over the world.
Most recently the organization co-published the civics awareness comic book This Is What Democracy Looks Like in partnership with the Center for Cartoon Studies, and is providing support for numerous identity censorship cases across the United States. You can learn more about their work, and sign up for their upcoming free webinars at www.cbldf.org

CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein says, “The team at Archie Comics are doing innovative work that's connecting with the next generation of readers. We're excited to have their support for our work to guarantee that everyone enjoys the freedom to read, create, and teach comics.”
Archie stands beside Abrams, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, Boom! Studios, comiXology, Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Discount Comic Book Service, Diamond Comic Distributors, FAKKU, Humble Bundle, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, Lion Forge, NeverWear, Oni Press, Penguin Random House, Rebellion, ReedPOP, Scholastic, Valiant, Viz Media, and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation as a corporate member supporting CBLDF’s important work.

About Archie Comics:
Archie Comics is the leading mass market comic book publisher in the world and the home to a wide array of the most popular humor, action-adventure and superhero characters in entertainment, including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Reggie, Kevin Keller, Josie and the Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Afterlife With Archie, the Dark Circle Comics superhero characters (The Black Hood, The Fox, The Shield, Sam Hill and more), Li’l Jinx and many more. Archie Comics have sold over 2 billion comics worldwide and are published around the world in a number of languages. In addition to comics, the Archie Comics characters are spotlighted weekly on The CW’s 'Riverdale' and upcoming 'Katy Keene' TV series and the Netflix series 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina', and have been featured in animation, television, film and music.

About Comic Book Legal Defense Fund:
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization protecting the freedom to read comics! We provide legal aid to readers, creators, librarians, retailers, publishers, and educators who face the threat of censorship. We monitor legislation and challenge laws that would limit the First Amendment. We create resources that promote understanding of comics and the rights our community is guaranteed. Every day we publish news and information about censorship events as they happen. We are partners in the Kids’ Right to Read Project and Banned Books Week. Our expert legal team is available to respond to First Amendment emergencies at a moment’s notice. CBLDF is a lean organization that works hard to protect the First Amendment.

Conspiracy Trade Paperback FOC date is in less than a week!

9/19/2019

Get your hands on this highly anticipated trade now, before it sells out as the first issue did!
Conspiracy

Writers: Hans Rodionoff and Joe Brusha
Artwork: Babisu Kourtis

Synopsis: Is the government monitoring you? Are there secret organizations controlling society? Do creatures not of this world live among us? All of this and more is explored in this new thrilling series that delves into some of the horrifying truths we believe in the back of our minds.
WARNING This series may very well change how you look at life as we know it.

Release Date: 10/23/19

Vertical announces highly anticipated release of BAKEMONOGATARI by literary phenomenon NISIOISIN and manga giant Oh!great

9/19/2019

Volume 1, which goes on sale October 1, represents a unique collaboration by the legendary novelist of the Monogatari series and the lauded artist of Air Gear and Tenjo Tenge

New York City (September 19, 2019) — Vertical, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing,
announced today the Volume 1 debut of one of the most highly anticipated manga publications of the year:
the graphic-novel adaptation of Japanese literary phenomenon NISIOISIN’s BAKEMONOGATARI novel series.

One of the most exciting young novelists in Japan today, NISIOISIN is best known in the West for his literary adaptation of the Death Note manga and his bestselling Monogatari novels, the latter all published by Vertical. Monogatari, a uniquely imagined serial blend of noir and fantasy, has gone on to pop-culture prominence in the form of hit anime series, video games, merchandise, and now … manga. Oh!great is a longtime manga legend, famed for his incredibly polished style, best captured in his classic series Air Gear (published by Kodansha Comics) and Tenjo Tenge.

The BAKEMONOGATARI manga represents a unique collaboration between these giants in their fields. It opens with the story of high school student Koyomi Araragi, who catches a girl named Hitagi Senjougahara as she falls, but—much to his surprise—she doesn’t weigh anything … at all. Koyomi is about to learn the truth that monsters have been here since the beginning. Always. Everywhere.

A preview of the entire 75+ page Chapter 1 can be viewed at this link:
https://kodanshacomics.com/series/bakemonogatari-manga/

About NISIOISIN
Born in 1981, NISIOISIN dropped out of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, to pursue a career in storytelling. Initially he had ambitions to be a comic artist, but he began to focus on his writing, eventually winning the 23rd Mephisto Prize for Kubikiri Cycle (Del Rey), recognizing his talents as a mystery writer, at the age of 20. Since his debut in 2002, NISIOISIN has penned more than fifty novels and a number of comics. And he has quickly become one of Japan's top selling authors in recent memory with more than 5 million units sold since 2009. Many of his works have been adapted into animated television series and films. His best known works are the Monogatari series and Katanagatari.

About Oh!great
Oh!great is most notable for his manga series Tenjo Tenge and Air Gear. He has worked on other projects such as Biorg Trinity and character designs in video games such as Tekken 5, Tekken 6, and Soul Calibur IV.

Joe Hill Absolutely Kills with Dying is Easy

9/19/2019

The #1 New York Times Best-selling Author Exposes the Sinister Side
of Stand-Up Comedy in Hardboiled Comic Book Mystery

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 19, 2019) – “Comedy is hard. Dying is easy.” New York Times Best-selling author Joe Hill introduces the world to Syd “Sh*t-Talk” Homes – disgraced ex-cop, bitter stand-up comic, and wanted felon – this December with the launch of Dying is Easy, a new comic book miniseries from IDW Publishing.

Illustrated by Martin Simmonds, critically acclaimed artist of Punks Not Dead, this five-issue mystery draws readers into the dimly-lit venues and grimy back alleys of the comedy world, where every stand-up is looking out for themself, making enemies left and right.

When an upstart comedian with a particularly ugly past achieves stardom by stealing jokes, he quickly earns a target on his back. It’s not long before the laughter stops… and the gunplay begins.

"Both as a writer and as a reader, nothing turns me on like that jolt of discovery, of revelation, when the scattered parts of a narrative suddenly click together to make an unexpected picture.

That's the thrill of a fair-play mystery, where all the clues are there if the reader is clever enough to spot them, and there's a chance to match wits with the detective,” says Hill.

“Dying is Easy gave me a chance to try my hand at a genre I love... and also allowed me to pay tribute to the poets of pulp, guys like Larry Block and Walter Mosley and Elmore Leonard, who have been inspiring me and blowing my mind for decades.

And I get to do it alongside Martin Simmonds, whose exacting pencils and vivid colors bring to life a whole neon-blurred world of heart-broken chumps and leg-breaking creeps. To think I get paid to do this!"

“I’d been dying to work on a project that’d allow me to push my art in a darker direction. The chance to collaborate on Dying is Easy with Joe means I can do exactly that,” says Simmonds. “Dying is Easy has been a bloody riot to illustrate, and I hope readers will get that same level of excitement from sleuthing their way through the series!”

“It’s a blast to see Joe get his hands dirty through the introduction of Syd ‘Sh*t-Talk’ Homes, especially when the grime many of the characters exude here is so gorgeously rendered by Martin Simmonds,” said IDW’s President/Chief Creative Officer and series editor Chris Ryall. “Readers should have fun engaging with this fair-play mystery, where all the clues to solve the crime are presented on the page. Until they, like Syd Homes, find out how truly unfair life can be.”

The first issue of Dying is Easy will be available with multiple cover editions – Cover A by series artist Martin Simmonds, Cover B by Hill’s Locke & Key collaborator Gabriel Rodríguez, and two special Retailer Incentive editions: a black-and-white Rodríguez variant and character design wraparound by Simmonds.

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

Creator Bios:

Joe Hill is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of THE FIREMAN and HEART-SHAPED BOX. Many of his stories have been translated to TV and film, including HORNS (which was adapted into a feature starring Daniel Radcliffe), NOS4A2 (an ongoing AMC series starring Zachary Quinto and Ashleigh Cummings), and the forthcoming Netflix program based on his award-wining IDW title, LOCKE & KEY, crafted with co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez. His latest, FULL THROTTLE, includes a story adapted for Shudder's Creepshow; another, "In The Tall Grass," co-written with Stephen King, is forthcoming as a picture on Netflix. He won the Eisner Award for best writer in 2011.

Martin Simmonds is a comic artist and co-creator (along with David M. Barnett) of Punks Not Dead for IDW’s Black Crown imprint, and Friendo (with Alex Paknadel) for Vault Comics. Martin is also contributing artist to Marvel’s The Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett, and series cover artist for Marvel’s Quicksilver: No Surrender, and Jessica Jones. Previous work includes Titan Comics’ Death Sentence: London (written by Monty Nero), and the self-published Eponymous, written by Mike Garley.

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. (OTC: 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.