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MS TREE - ONE MEAN MOTHER

8/23/2019

MAX ALLAN COLLINS' CLASSIC DETECTIVE RETURNS TO GRAPHIC NOVELS!

Max Allan Collins, the master of hardboiled detective fiction, takes readers on a thrilling ride through the case books of Ms Tree, private detective!

With art from Terry Beatty, this collection contains 5 classic Ms Tree stories. Join Michael Tree, the 6ft, 9mm carrying private detective on her thrilling adventures. No case is too small, no violence too extreme, just as long as it gets the job done.

Ms Tree: One Mean Mother hits stores on September 3rd 2019 - see below for a review PDF and art preview, plus cover and solicit information to use on your outlet straight away!
"Allan Collins is a master storyteller" – Comic Crusaders

MS TREE: ONE MEAN MOTHER
Writer: Max Allan Collins
Artist: Terry Beatty
Publisher: Titan Comics
Imprint: Hard Case Crime
Softcover, $24.99/£21.99
On sale: September 3, 2019
ISBN: 9781787730519

"Some of my favourite crime fiction and this presents a great way for crime readers to get into comics off the back of them" - Crime Fiction Lover

REVENGER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

8/23/2019

Writer/Artist: Chuck Forsman
Price: $4.99
On Sale: October 16, 2019
Diamond Code: AUG191971

"Mala Carne"This Halloween, the century's most notorious vigilante is back and she's out for blood... vampiric blood. In order to give a young child her life back Revenger must hunt down the girl's father but it won't be easy. See, her dad is a damned blood sucking freak of the worst variety. Don't miss it.

Also available - REVENGER VOL. 1 & 2 TPs

Kidrobot x Jean-Michel Basquiat 8-Inch Masterpiece Dunny - Wine of Babylon

8/23/2019

at Kidrobot.com and select art toy retailers. The artist who started drawing at age four.
Who was hit by a car at age seven.
Whose mother was committed to a mental institution when he was thirteen.
The artist who ran away from home two years later.
Who started his art career in graffiti.
Who had his first solo exhibition in Italy.
The artist who was selling paintings for $25,000 by the time he was twenty.

The artist called Jean-Michel Basquiat

1984 was a good year for Basquiat. Not only was he getting tons of recognition in the art world, he was also riding high on the success of side projects such as "Beat Bop" - an early hip-hop single he produced that would eventually be labeled the "holy grail" of rap records. However, 1984 was also the year that Basquiat was given his first solo exhibition at the Mary Boone Gallery in New York, where he showed a number of previously unseen works. Among them, was "Wine of Babylon."

Featuring cartoonish, almost child-like depictions of several prominent "Alice in Wonderland" characters, including a black man representing the Mad Hatter, the popular belief is that, through this piece, Basquiat was commenting on the dominance of whites in America's popular culture.

“Wine of Babylon” remains one of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s more well-known pieces. So when Kidrobot started putting Basquiat pieces on Dunnys in 2018, this painting was an obvious choice to be used in our Masterpiece Dunny series in which we take the seminal works of groundbreaking artists and transfer them onto a collectible art figure that’s perfect (and affordable) for any art lover.

Kidrobot x Jean-Michel Basquiat 8-Inch Masterpiece Dunny - Wine of Babylon is dropping in thirty minutes from now. Be sure and snag your own piece of art history.

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Humanoids’ Critically Acclaimed OMNI #1 Goes Back to Press

8/23/2019

(August 23, 2019) Humanoids, the publisher of some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy graphic novels, is going back to press for the debut issue of OMNI, the breakout hit series from the company’s new H1 IGNITION shared universe. OMNI issue 1 by writer Devin Grayson, artist Alitha E. Martinez, and colorist Bryan Valenza, with lettering by a Larger World Studios, has received widespread critical acclaim and was featured in The New York Times on their list of top 8 comics to read at the end of the summer. Both the second printing of OMNI issue 1 and issue 2 will be published on September 25, 2019.

“The story of Cecelia Cobbina is really resonating with fans, retailers and reviewers,” said Humanoids Senior Editor Fabrice Sapolsky. “One of the joys in creating the H1 IGNITION universe is watching readers discover new relatable characters, new powers and new stories. And we’re just getting started.”

Here’s what people are saying about OMNI:

“The Future of Comics.”—THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“More than a typical ‘super-smart doctor’ story, Grayson’s Cobbina is a compelling character made more so by her new abilities and the unique way in which they manifest themselves, and the way that Martinez, and Valenza visually represent those abilities is unexpected and clever.”—COMICS BEAT

“The Earth is going through major ecological changes and fights back by somehow giving people special abilities. One of them is Cecelia Cobbina, a physician serving with Doctors Without Borders when her ability, a hyper-intelligence, activates. Her friends think they are now living in a superhero story, but she sees it as a medical mystery. Cecelia is a confident and engaging character that you immediately want to see succeed.”—THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Immediate and relevant.”—FANBASE PRESS

“The artwork is engaging, this brilliant mix of gritty realism and minor fantasy the artwork is engaging, this brilliant mix of gritty realism and minor fantasy that drives the narrative goal without foregoing the playfulness we expect from big superhero titles.”—AiPT COMICS

“If you are bored of the standard capes and cowls narratives from the Big 2 publishers and fancy something different, then Omni and the Ignition Universe is for you.”—MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS

“The art by Alitha E. Martinez is fantastic.”—GRAPHIC POLICY

“The best way to describe this book would be if you’re a fan of Heroes (TV Show), Harbinger, or X-Men meets Vertigo AKA Black Label. That being said, it felt deeper and more mature than a superhero book.”—OUTRIGHT GEEKERY

“Spectacular.”—READING WITH A FLIGHT RING

A young doctor suddenly and mysteriously acquires superpowers...as do several other individuals on the planet. But only her power can answer "why."
A gifted doctor with a vibrant, compassionate personality, Cecelia Cobbina received boundless praise from her peers and her patients. But that was before the incident in Africa. Before she was forced to leave her job at Doctors Without Borders behind...Before she gained the ability to think at superhuman speed. Overwhelmed with the power to answer every question, she must now overcome her own fears and tackle the one code she can’t seem to break: the truth behind the Ignited.
Comic book retailers can order OMNI issue 1 now; the ordering code is UPC: 655160791635 00112.

For more updates on Humanoids follow the company on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and the newly launched H1 Twitter account.

About Humanoids: Based in Hollywood, California, with branches in Paris, London, and Tokyo HUMANOIDS was co-founded 45 years ago in Paris, France, by legendary creator Mœbius, and has published thousands of titles since, including international bestsellers and iconic series such as The Incal and The Metabarons.

THE WHITE TREES RUSHED BACK TO PRINT IN ORDER TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND

8/23/2019

PORTLAND, Ore. 08/23/2019 — Image Comics is pleased to announce that The White Trees #1 by critically-acclaimed Daredevil writer Chip Zdarsky and Runaways artists Kris Anka and Matt Wilson will be rushed back to print in order to keep up with increasing customer demand. This second printing features a new cover with artwork by Zdarsky.

In the fantastical world of Blacksand, peace was hard-won, and three unbending warriors carry the scars to prove it. Now, almost twenty years later, their children are missing and war is on the horizon. Can they put aside their memories of the war—and each other—for one last adventure?

The series is comprised of two issues which will tell a complete story. The White Trees #1, second printing (Diamond Code JUL198362) and The White Trees #2(Diamond Code JUL190173) will both be available on Wednesday, September 25.

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.

ARCHIE 1955 #1 (of 5)FINAL ORDERS DUE 8/26 ON SALE 9/18

8/23/2019

Cover by Audrey Mok

This is an early preview of ARCHIE 1955 #1, timed to its inclusion on comic book retailers' final order list. Monday, August 26 is the final day for comic book retailers to set their orders on this title.

In this five-issue historical fiction series, Archie and his pals are reimagined as "real" teens in 1955, dealing with actual historical events at the birth of rock 'n' roll as Archie sets out on a path to rock stardom. Writers Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn are joined on art by Tom Grummett, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli.

The issue goes on sale September 18, and a full, extended preview will be available closer to release.

Art by Tom Grummett, Bob Smith, and Glenn Whitmore

Variant Cover by Jinky Coronado Variant Cover by Francesco Francavilla

Variant Cover by Aaron Lopresti Variant Cover by Pete Woods

ARCHIE 1955 #1 (of 5)
BRAND NEW SERIES from the writing team that brought you ARCHIE: 1941! Can a rocking teenager from a small, sleepy town find fame and fortune through this new phenomenon called "rock and roll"? When Archie Andrews proves to a local DJ that he's got the makings of a hip-shaking stardom, he begins an ascent to fame that will carry with it both triumph and tragedy.

Script: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn
Art: Tom Grummett, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Audrey Mok
Variant Covers: Jinky Coronado, Francesco Francavilla, Aaron Lopresti, Pete Woods
On Sale Date: 9/18
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Behind-the-Scenes on IDW’s New G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS Comic Books with Hasbro’s Michael Kelly

8/23/2019

The VP of Global Publishing for Hasbro Provides Insight
into The Bold New Era of Beloved Comic Franchises

The new G.I. JOE series, debuting in September 2019, introduces the concept of civilians being recruited to face an overwhelming Cobra takeover -- a premise proposed by Hasbro itself.

Could you share some insight into the genesis of that idea?

We’ve been wanting to bring a new G.I. JOE story to life for quite some time now, but I was looking for a fresh angle that would honour the origins and essence of the brand, while at the same time providing a story that would be relevant to a new generation of readers.

For those of us who grew up during the Cold War, the story of G.I. JOE vs Cobra served as a proxy for the world we lived in, which could certainly be scary at times.

A story about a group of heroes who fought for freedom against what was in many ways a familiar foe rang true for us, and I believe in some ways allowed us to channel the anxiety of living in those times through a grand adventure story.

Today we are faced with new anxieties, in an asymmetrical world where nothing seems to be as simple as a different flag and a far-away nation.

A different world calls for a different story, but still one in which good will ultimately triumph over evil.

As I considered a basis for a new G.I. JOE story, I became aware of an organization during World War 2 that sparked my interest and curiosity: Great Britain’s Special Operations Executive (SOE).

This unique organization recruited everyday civilians and turned them into spies, saboteurs and, when required, assassins.

Dropped behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Europe, they had to rely on their wits, their training, and their courage to survive and succeed.

Also unique for the time, both men and women served in the SOE. Their actions, though still largely unknown by many people, are credited with shortening the war by as much as 6 – 9 months.

This then became the inspiration for a new G.I. JOE story.

A story about everyday people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, where hope, and the indomitably of the human spirit can overcome the most powerful and well-resourced enemy.

Working from that initial idea, editor Bobby Curnow, writer Paul Allor, and artist Chris Evenhuis developed a slick, exciting story that's new and fresh, while touching upon familiar elements of G.I. JOE.

What are you enjoying about how the project has taken shape?

I’m really excited by what I’ve read and seen so far. When I proposed the new direction to IDW, I wasn’t 100% sure if they’d be on board.

Of course, I could have forced the issue, but I don’t like to work that way, because I find the more you dictate, the more creative opportunities you actually miss.

So I was really glad when IDW saw the value to my pitch, and even more so when I saw what Bobby, Paul, and Chris have achieved.

They’ve taken it to a whole new level, building in tension, action, and even humor on an amazing scale.

Let's take a step back to talk a bit about your own history with the G.I. JOE brand.

We know you personally to be a big fan of the franchise. What appeals to you about the "daring, highly trained, special mission force", and do you have a favorite moment/memory that you can share?

The thing about G.I. JOE that I’ve always loved is that literally anyone can be a member of the team. You don’t have to have been exposed to radiation, or mutated, or come from another planet. G.I. JOE is certainly made up of super heroes & super villains, but their powers are based on their intelligence, their courage and ingenuity, and their mental and physical abilities. You can actually train yourself to be a member of this team without any artificial augmentation. It’s inspiring.

As for a favorite moment? It has to be the day in 1982 when I received the first Cobra Commander figure in the mail after saving up my Flag Points.

The G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO comic, originating at Marvel and continued here at IDW, maintains a steadfast following after hundreds of issues of continuity (the ongoing series, plus spin-off series, miniseries, and specials).

What are your thoughts on the fandom that keeps coming back for more?

Well, we wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for the fans of the original G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO comics. Their passion, dedication, and loyalty to G.I. JOE is both inspiring and at times daunting.
And for them particularly I want to make one thing very clear: as long as Larry Hama wants to keep telling G.I. JOE stories, he is more than welcome to as far as I’m concerned.

This new G.I. JOE story isn’t meant to replace REAL AMERICAN HERO; it’s meant to live alongside it as a separate continuity. So, if you are a huge fan of Larry’s run on RAH, you have nothing to worry about: as long as Larry keeps writing you can keep reading.

At the same time, I do ask our fans to recognize that we have a responsibility and an obligation to keep G.I. JOE alive and try new things, in the hopes that we can give a reader today that same experience that our fans had when they first picked up REAL AMERICAN HERO.

And even if it isn’t the JOE story for them, I respectfully ask for their support. After all, I’m hoping people will still be enjoying G.I. JOE many generations from now.

Hasbro has welcomed various incarnations of G.I. JOE toys, cartoons, movies, and comics throughout the years. Can you talk about the evolution of this key Hasbro brand, and its continuing appeal in 2019 and beyond?

G.I. JOE has a great origin story, going back to the 1960s. From a historical perspective, it’s certainly one of Hasbro’s most important brands. And the influence it has had is immeasurable. It’s too long to tell here, but there’s a really interesting story about how G.I. JOE led to the creation of TRANSFORMERS. It’s worth looking up.

What is particularly interesting about G.I. JOE is that it has evolved to become different things for different generations.

From the original Action Figure, to Adventure Team, to REAL AMERICAN HERO, and now today, Hasbro has allowed G.I. JOE to reflect the times we live through, and that keeps the brand both exciting and relevant.

Switching directions, IDW's TRANSFORMERS comics line entered a bold new era in 2019 -- a story set in Cybertron's halcyon days, with a smaller cast of characters setting the stage for global upheaval. In your mind, what sets this incarnation apart from other TRANSFORMERS media?

We’ve told stories about Cybertron before the war before, but usually as an aside or flashback. This is by far the most time we’ve spent in pre-war Cybertron, and I think that tone really sets this book apart.

Also, the smaller cast allows us to dig more deeply into personalities, motivations, and aspirations.

And while I know the TRANSFORMERS are not human, it’s my goal for this book to highlight their humanity, which I believe is universal in all sentient beings, even if the word itself sounds species specific.

I want readers to feel empathy for these characters, even some of the Decepticons, especially as events begin to spiral toward their inevitable conclusion.

A second series, TRANSFORMERS: GALAXIES, hits stores in September, with short story arcs that not only spotlight fan-favorite characters that exist on the periphery of the core storyline (like the Constructicons), but fill in the gaps of Cybertron's origin and societal structure.

Are there any mysteries that you personally are eager to see revealed?

There are too many to list. For example, I’m eager to learn more about the relationship between Megatron and Tergamax.

There’s something there that I find particularly intriguing. And I’m really interested in the various species that have chosen to settle on Cybertron.

There has to be an interesting backstory to an organic species deciding to move to a metal planet, and the fact that most of the Cybertronians seem to accept their presence and for the most part welcome them.

G.I. JOE, the logo, and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All rights reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro

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.

UPGRADE SOUL SWEEPS COMICS INDUSTRY AWARDS NOMINATIONS FOR THE YEAR

8/23/2019

2018 Groundbreaking Graphic Novel Claims Nominations in Eisners, Harveys, Ringos and Ignatz Awards
ST LOUIS, MO–Ezra Claytan Daniels’ Upgrade Soul, one of the most talked about graphic novels of 2018, was named as one of nominees in the “Graphic Reprints” category of the Eisner Awards earlier this year. Since then, the book was nominated in Harvey Awards “Book of the Year” category, alongside Daniels’ other work, BTM FDRS (Fantagraphics).

This week, it was also announced that Upgrade Soul was nominated for “Best Graphic Novel” in the Ringo Awards, with Ezra Claytan Daniels nominated for “Best Artist or Penciler.”

The book rounded out the industry’s top honours with yesterday’s announcement of an Ignatz nomination for “Outstanding Graphic Novel.”

Upgrade Soul had previously won the 2017 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics with an unproofed PDF. The book was immediately picked up by Lion Forge, and announced for publication in September 2018 to universal acclaim, including starred reviews and multiple recommendations and year-end list mentions from influential critics and publications alike.

Writer/illustrator Ezra Claytan Daniels says “I can't even express how much of an honor it is to have my first published book so enthusiastically embraced by the comics industry. It only galvanizes for me the importance of sticking by your vision and not taking any platform you're lucky enough to have for granted.”

Upgrade Soul is the story of an elderly couple who become the guinea pigs of a visionary procedure that aims to revivify them by filtering toxins from their bodies on a molecular level. When the procedure experiences a fatal complication, the couple is faced with severely deformed, though intellectually superior, duplicates of themselves. Soon, it becomes clear that only one version of each individual can survive, and the psychological battle for dominance begins.

Upgrade Soul was originally released digital graphic novel (relaunching for iOS in October) featuring an original score by celebrated experimental musician/composer Alexis Gideon, to be released by Chicago’s “For Practically Everyone” Records in a deluxe vinyl edition later this year.

To celebrate, Upgrade Soul is available to read for free this weekend to encourage voting, and can be purchased in finer bookstores, libraries, and comic shops everywhere. Follow this link.

The soundtrack available for preorder now through the FPE website, and Bandcamp.

About the Author:
Ezra Claytan Daniels is a writer and illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. His critically acclaimed graphic novel series, The Changers, began a unique career peppered with a number of collaborative multimedia projects ranging from video games to animation to feature documentaries.
Ezra is the creator of the popular live art spectacle, the Comic Art Battle, which was a staple of the Stumptown Comics Festival and the template for countless iterations at comics and art events throughout the country, as well as Loaded Blanks Greeting Cards, a line of fill-in-the-blank comic-art greeting cards featuring both established as well as up-and-coming comics artists.
Ezra collaborated with Chicago-based chamber group Fifth House Ensemble on the narrative concert series Black Violet. He also contributed animation to experimental hip-hop luminary Alexis Gideon’s Video Musicsseries of animated rap operas and has worked on several interactive projects with esteemed interactive artist Erik Loyer. His most recent collaboration, The Golden Chain, an animated short film co-directed with experimental video artist Adebukola Bodunrin, has screened at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the British Film Institute, the International Film Festival Rotterdam, MFA Boston, REDCAT Theater, ATA San Francisco, and at Art Basel, Switzerland. In 2017, The Golden Chainwas acquired by the Whitney for their permanent collection.
Ezra’s latest graphic novel, Upgrade Soul, began life as a pioneering immersive serialized graphic novel for iOS in 2012. Upgrade Soulhas been frequently featured on the Apple App Store, was named a 2013 IndieCade Finalist, and has exhibited at the Hyde Park Art Center, the Wexner Center for the Arts, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Upgrade Soul was a featured project at the Fantoche International Animation Festival in Baden, Switzerland, Haarlem Stripdagen in Amsterdam, and the Fumetto International Comics Festival in Lucerne.

Daniels is repped by Paradigm on behalf of Chad Luibl of Janklow & Nesbit.

About Lion Forge Comics:
Lion Forge strives to publish comics for everyone to enjoy, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, or cultural background. The original graphic novel Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven was nominated for three Glyph Awards, as well as the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity, and Lighter Than My Shadow was voted the 2017 Graphic Novel of the Year by Amazon. In 2018, the Dwayne McDuffie Award-winning Upgrade Soul was selected as one of the year’s best books by Publisher’s Weekly. Lion Forge Comics includes the Roar imprint for young adults, the Caracal imprint for middle-grade aged children, the CubHouse imprint for early readers, and the Quillion imprint, bringing together comics and tabletop gaming. It is also home to the Magnetic Collection of premium and critically acclaimed comics and graphic novels, boasting multiple Eisner Award nominees. Across multiple imprints and formats that include licensed properties like DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, original works from top independent creators, and the original and all-inclusive Catalyst Prime superhero universe, Lion Forge publishes something for every level of comic book fan, young and old.

About Oni Press
Established in 1997, Oni Press’s curated line includes a variety of award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels, including: Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty™, Nickelodeon’s Invader ZIM, Scott Pilgrim,Queen & Country, Courtney Crumrin, Wasteland, The Sixth Gun, Stumptown, Wet Moon, Letter 44, The Bunker, The Tea Dragon Society, The Coldest City, and Kaijumax.

About Polarity
Polarity is a diversified global media company founded in 2018, with a mission to bring authentic content to a diverse global audience. The name Polarity conveys opposing forces and a global perspective to build a captivating range of assets. To create a richer content experience and offering, we believe in the value of embracing diversity and highlighting opposing views and voices.

The First Appearance of Charles Gunn in ANGEL #4 From BOOM! Studios

8/23/2019

Discover Your First Look at the Hottest New Issue of the Vampire with a Soul in August 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 23, 2019) – BOOM! Studios, in partnership with 20th Century Fox, revealed today Charles Gunn, the iconic vampire hunter, will make his first full appearance in the next issue of the hit series, ANGEL #4, reimagining the pop culture phenomenon by acclaimed writer Bryan Edward Hill (Batman, American Carnage), artist Gleb Melnikov (Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers), along with visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s The Avengers), available August 28, 2019.

After saving the mysterious and troubled Fred from the demon stalking her in Sunnydale, Angel gets sucked into a twisted realm where he is tortured by visions of past atrocities and a mysterious figure with a stake aimed straight for his heart! In order to escape an eternity under the demon’s power, Angel must battle its insidious illusions and defeat his own fears. But little does he know, a much greater evil is on the horizon and he’ll need every resource and ally he can find to help him save the world, starting with Fred, who’s somehow connected to the dark forces surrounding Angel, and the first appearance of a familiar face from the streets of Los Angeles—vampire hunter Charles Gunn—but is he here to help the vampire with a soul or dust him once and for all?

ANGEL #4 features a main cover by artist Dan Panosian (Slots), as well as variant covers by artists Scott Buoncristiano (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Gabriel Hernandez Walta (Vision), and series artist Gleb Melnikov.

Created by visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Marvel’s The Avengers film franchise), Angel premiered on the WB Network on October 5th, 1999 and was a spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series ran for five seasons from 1999–2004, starring David Boreanaz as Angel, the tortured vampire destined to walk the earth with a soul who moved to LA to set up shop as a supernatural private investigator. Despite Angel’s best efforts to deal with the sins of his past all by himself, Angel Investigations soon became home to other lost souls searching for redemption and willing to fight by his side.

ANGEL 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; and 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 López; Angel from Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Daniele Di Nicuolo.

Print copies of ANGEL #4 will be available for sale on August 28, 2019 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.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 ANGEL and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter. And follow Angel on Facebook

About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
20th Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of 20th Century Fox Film, 20th Century Fox Television and FX Networks, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with 20th Century Fox Television, the flagship studio leading the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime television programming and entertainment content and 20th Century Fox Film, one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures throughout the world.

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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IDW Publishing Honoured with Multiple Ringo Award Nominations in 2019

8/23/2019

SAN DIEGO, CA (August 23, 2019) – The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Award judges recognized IDW Publishing and its imprints, Top Shelf and Black Crown, with a combined six nods this year. The prestigious award ceremony, held annually at Baltimore Comic-Con, celebrates the creativity, skill, and fun of comic books with nominees selected by fans and pros alike.

IDW’s 2019 Ringo Nominees include:

Best Letterer: Todd Klein, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest (Top Shelf/IDW)
Best Cover Artist: Sara Richard, Star Pig, Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons (IDW/Oni Press)
Best Series: The Highest House, by Mike Carey and Peter Gross
Best Anthology: Femme Magnifique: 50 Magnificent Women Who Changed the World, edited by Shelly Bond (Black Crown/IDW)
Best Humor Comic: Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons, by Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Zub, Troy Little, and Leonardo Ito (IDW/Oni Press)
Best Presentation in Design: Madman Quarter Century Shindig, by Mike Allred, designed by Shawn Lee, edited by Chris Ryall

Todd Klein is a legend in the field of lettering, and IDW congratulates him for his nomination for all his outstanding work this past year, particularly (though we might be biased) his amazing work on League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest,” says John Barber, Editor-in-Chief. “Sara Richard’s covers — on comics like Star Pig, My Little Pony, the upcoming Napoleon Dynamite, and on everything she does — are as innovative as they are beautiful. She has an uncanny ability to evoke a place, a time, and an emotion with every brushstroke.”

IDW Group Editor Denton Tipton says, “Mike, Peter, and Yuko are the best three-piece band since Nirvana, which also describes the state that The Highest House leaves its readers in. This honor was well earned and much deserved.”

“On behalf of my fellow curators, Brian and Kristy Miller of HiFi Colour Design, Black Crown/IDW, and over 100 of your favorite comics creators, thanks for the nomination. It’s such an honor to be in such esteemed company,” says Black Crown curator/editor Shelly Bond.

“Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Zub, Troy Little, and Leonardo Ito created something truly special with Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons. It was a blast to be along for the ride and I'm absolutely thrilled that everyone's hard work has been recognized by the fine folks at the Ringo Awards,” says Editor Chase Marotz.

Chris Ryall, IDW’s Publisher & President/CCO and Editor on the nominated Madman Quarter Century Shindig book, says, “Shawn Lee’s gorgeously ginchy designs for this special edition of Madman not only captured the antic look and feel of the series, it also paid glorious and fitting visual tribute to the great Michael Allred and his long-running character.”

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