Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet host this spooky spectacular issue, guiding readers into dark
and demented worlds with their own scary stories as well as horror tales created by Steve
Orlando (Wonder Woman, Starward) and pro wrestler Danhausen; RuPaul’s Drag Race stars
Katya Zamolodchikova, Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, Yvie Oddly; American Horror Story director
Axelle Carolyn; Steve Foxe (Razorblades, Party & Prey) and artist Isaac Goodhart (Catwoman,
Postal). The gorgeous and glamorous cover is created by artist Dan Quintana (Batman,
Something is Killing the Children covers).

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  “Taking over Heavy Metal Magazine for Halloween is one of the things we are most excited
  about this coming season. Heavy Metal Magazine is iconic and it’s an honour to appear on the
  cover and to actually be able to write a few comics of our own for the issue. A lot of people
  aren’t aware of this but we actually got our start in the comic book industry, so being able to
  connect the place where we started in comics to where we are working now in horror, drag and
  television is a full circle moment and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Dracmorda Boulet.
  Added Swanthula Boulet: “We were also really excited to be able to work with our friend Steve
  Orlando on this who we feel is one of the most driven comic book writers working today. Steve
  worked with us and some of our friends from the drag and horror space to also develop their
  own stories for the issue, so you’re going to see original comics from Katya, Alaska, Yvie Oddly
  and (American Horror Story director) Axelle Carolyn as well. They all did a great job and we
  can’t wait for audiences to see the finished product.”
• 
  “The Boulet Brothers and Heavy Metal—what an incredible pairing to help bring together for this
  Halloween!” remarked Steve Orlando. “Here we've got a meeting of icons known for subversion,
  pushing the envelope, questioning the expected and unquestionably pushing creativity forward.
  Whether it's comics, prose, drag, horror, filth, or glamour, these icons are more than
  trendsetters—they're trendbusters, trendbreakers. So am I excited to be part of this first of its
• 
  kind Halloween Takeover? Hell yes! There's an awesome Halloween artefact coming your way
  from all involved, including first-ever comics work from pro wrestler and blimp-enthusiast
  Danhausen and co-creator of the blazing new hit horror comics anthology Razorblades, Steve
  Foxe!”
• 
  Heavy Metal CEO Matthew Medney said: "Heavy Metal is always about pushing the envelope,
  pushing the narrative, and creating conversation in the pop culture zeitgeist. Teaming up with
  The Boulet Brothers helps to move forward our narrative of inclusion, freedom of choice, and
  being your most beautiful self. We cannot wait to share this issue dreamed up by the crazy
  glamorous, disgustingly outrageous minds of Swanthula and Dracmorda Boulet, and many
  incredibly talented nightmarish creators, in this audacious tale told through the Heavy Metal
  lens.”
• 
  The Boulet Brothers Halloween Takeover issue of Heavy Metal Magazine (issue #311) will be
  available on October 27th in comic shops, bookstores, and online on Comixology, GlobalComix,
  and at heavymetal.com, and will be available for pre-order. The special issue is priced at
  $13.99.

BOUT HEAVY METAL ENTERTAINMENT
First published in 1977, Heavy Metal Magazine, the world's foremost illustrated fantasy
magazine, explores fantastic and surrealistic worlds, alternate realities, science fiction and
thrillers, in the past, present, and future. Writers and illustrators from around the world take you
to places you never dreamed existed. Heavy Metal Magazine was the first magazine to bring
European legends like Moebius, Enki Bilal, and Pepe Moreno to the U.S. while showcasing
American superstars like Richard Corben, Jim Steranko and Bernie Wrightson. The magazine
continues to showcase amazing new talent and established creators. Now published monthly,
Heavy Metal Magazine features serialised and standalone stories, artist galleries, and
interviews. Heavy Metal Entertainment is home not only to its iconic magazine, but also an
incredible slate of comics and prose novels, a podcast network, and television and film projects.
With CEO Matthew Medney now at the helm, Heavy Metal promises to boldly go where no one
has gone before. Explore ancient secrets, forgotten worlds and savage futures...experience
Heavy Metal. Join us at www.heavymetal.com

Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker
Comic Book Foreshadows the Dark Forces Featured in Baldur’s Gate III Video Game
Jim Zub, Celebrated Author of Comic Books and Fantasy,
Chronicles the Newest Chapter in IDW’s Dungeons & Dragons Library
 SAN DIEGO, CA (July 22, 2021) – Beginning in October, IDW returns to the Forgotten Realms with Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker, a five-issue monthly comic book series that takes place before the events of Baldur’s Gate III, the highly-anticipated video game!
 
Acclaimed author Jim Zub, whose prolific career spans publishing, film, role-playing games, and video games, joins artist Eduardo Mello in a tense tale of familiar Dungeons & Dragons adventurers Krydle, Shandie, Delina, Nerys, Minsc, and Boo, as they discover that something insidious has taken root in their homeland!
 
“Our Baldur's Gate heroes have traveled to remote parts of the Realms, tumbled through the Demiplane of Dread, been exiled to Hell, and somehow made it back alive,” says Zub. “Now they're home in Baldur's Gate and the threat that's arrived on their doorstep is far greater than any of them could have imagined.”
 
Mindbreaker builds upon IDW’s expansive library of Dungeons & Dragons tales written by Zub, a sixth entry in a Baldur’s Gate saga that includes prior publications Legends of Baldur’s Gate, Shadows of the Vampire, Frost Giant’s Fury, Evil at Baldur’s Gate, and Infernal Tides.
 
“Getting to write new Dungeons & Dragons stories with Minsc and company alongside the incredible surge in the tabletop game's popularity has been an honor and a thrill,” says Zub. “Mindbreaker is D&D on a grand scale, jam-packed with action and adventure. It pays off a bunch of elements introduced in earlier D&D miniseries and foreshadows the dark forces that rise to prominence in Baldur’s Gate III. I can't wait for readers to see how it all plays out!”
 
“Jim’s wisdom and charisma, combined with Eduardo’s dexterity, have crafted a powerfully emotional adventure that never skimps on action or humor. We’re so excited to collaborate with our colleagues at Wizards of the Coast on a series so closely tied to the franchise’s status quo and that, in the mind flayers, showcases the D&D villain that has most captured the popular imagination in recent years,” says series co-editor Zac Boone.
 
Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker #1 will be available with multiple cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy, including Cover A by Max Dunbar (artist of Legends of Baldur’s Gate and Infernal Tides), Cover B by Max Davenport, and a Retailer Incentive edition featuring art by Celia Lowenthal.
 
For information on how to acquire copies of Dungeons & Dragons comic books, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.


About IDW
IDW (OTCPINK: IDWM) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, games, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.

About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Web site at www.wizards.com.

The Eisner Award-Winning Creative Team of AFTERLIFT--
Chip Zdarsky, Jason Loo, Paris Alleyne and Aditya Bidikar--Reunite for The All-Nighter
A New Comic Book About Vampires Moonlighting as Superheroes
 
The comiXology Originals series arrives digitally in 2022
and will also be in print from Dark Horse Books
 
The All-Nighter is in development as an original series with Amazon Studios


July 22, 2021– New York, NY – The Eisner award-winning creative team that brought you AFTERLIFT—writer Chip Zdarsky, artist Jason Loo, colorist Paris Alleyne, letterer Aditya Bidikar, and editor Alison O’Toole—are reuniting for an all-new comic book about vampires who sometimes moonlight as superheroes. The comiXology Originals series The All-Nighter arrives digitally in 2022 and will also be in print from Dark Horse Books. The All-Nighter is currently in development as an original series for Amazon Studios with executive producer Jordan Feiner.
 
“Working on AFTERLIFT was an amazing experience, especially getting to see the beautiful pages coming in from Jason, Paris and Aditya!" said Zdarsky. “I knew I wanted to work with them again immediately, and I’m super grateful that we have the chance with The All-Nighter! It’s a ton of fun and I hope everyone loves it as much as I do!”
 
Welcome to The All-Nighter, the only diner in town where you can get coffee and a meal from sunset to sunrise! The staff are friendly (kind of) and happy to serve you (sometimes), and it would never cross their minds to drink their customers’ blood. . . .
 
Alex is bored—flipping burgers for strangers all night is no way for a vampire to live. But he and his fellow vampires Joy, Cynthia, and Ian have agreed to blend into human society. Inspired by superhero movies, one of the few passions in his un-life, Alex decides to don a cape and start fighting bad guys. But his decision will have bigger consequences than he realizes—for himself and for everyone he wants to protect.
 
"I'm really excited to be part of a series that offers a unique and really fun take on the superhero genre,” says Loo. “Every issue has a surprise that will get readers hooked and wondering: 'who's gonna show up next?!'"
 
“The All-Nighter is a story about the importance of found family and the dangers of pretending to be someone other than who you are,'' said Chip Mosher, Head of Content of comiXology. “Chip Zdarsky and Jason Loo have brought their A game to their fun and fast-paced take on superheroes. It’s a terrific follow up to their Eisner Award-winning AFTERLIFT and I'm thrilled to see the story showcased in digital and print.”
 
Additional details on exactly how the creator-owned comic will be released digitally in 2022 from comiXology Originals will be announced closer to release.
 
The All-Nighter will arrive in print for the first time on February 15, 2022 [color / on sale February 15, 2022 / MSRP $19.99/$25.99 pbk / ISBN: 978-1-50672804-9 / Dark Horse Books]. It is available for pre-order now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop. 
 
Part of comiXology Originals the exclusive digital content line of comiXology, an Amazon company, The All-Nighter will be available to read at no additional cost for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, and comiXology Unlimited, and for purchase on the Amazon Kindle Store and comiXology. Prime Reading offers all Amazon Prime members a rotating selection of over a thousand top Kindle books, magazines, short works, comic books, children’s books, and more – all at no additional cost. Kindle Unlimited gives customers access to more than 1 million titles, including thousands of audio books, and current magazines for just $9.99 a month with a free trial period at amazon.com/kindleunlimited. ComiXology Unlimited offers over 30,000 comics, graphic novels and manga for just $5.99 a month with a 30-day free trial at comixology.com/unlimited.
 
For more updates on comiXology Originals, check out http://comixologyoriginals.com.
 
About the Creators:
Chip Zdarsky is the co-creator of the award-wining Image Comics series Sex Criminals and has written many different titles for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. His comiXology Originals series AFTERLIFT won an Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic and is now available in paperback from Dark Horse Books. For more information go to zdars.co.
 
Jason Loo is Canada's comic darling best known for his creator-owned comic book series The Pitiful Human-Lizard. The Toronto-based superhero series gained nationwide attention through CBC News, CBC Arts, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and BlogTO. His work on the series even got him nominated for the 2018 Doug Wright Spotlight Award. Jason's other comic credits include the multi-award-winning AFTERLIFT, Razorblades, Kill Shakespeare, and some Marvel stuff like X-Corp and Fantastic Four.
 
About comiXology
ComiXology, an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is a revolutionary, cloud-based digital comics service. With content from over 125 publishers as well as thousands of independent creators from around the world, comiXology provides an unrivaled library of comic books, graphic novels, manga and bandes dessinées. The company’s first-in-class innovations include Guided View technology which provides an immersive and cinematic reading experience and a new monthly subscription service. ComiXology is based in New York City, with operations in Seattle and Los Angeles. For more information, visit comixology.com and follow the company on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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THE SERIES THAT STARTED A PHENOMENON RETURNS WITH THE RELEASE OF CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #9 THIS OCTOBER
Series Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa And Artist Robert Hack Return To The Best-Selling Comic Book Series, Hitting Stands October 13 From Archie Comics

Aguirre-Sacasa Also To Continue The Events of the Acclaimed Netflix Adaptation With New Series THE OCCULT WORLD OF SABRINA, Launching Later This Year

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #9 main cover by Robert Hack
Archie Comics is celebrating 60 years of Sabrina Spellman with two comic book series, both written by “Riverdale” television series creator and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and featuring the fan-favorite teen witch. Arriving October 13, Aguirre-Sacasa will reunite with original series artist Robert Hack to continue the best-selling comic book series that started it all with CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #9. Returning to the series’ satanic horror roots, Aguirre-Sacasa continues the terrifying “Witch War” storyline, pitting Spellman against Spellman, the dead versus the living.

“Bringing Sabrina and her family and friends to life on the screen for Netflix was a dark dream come true, and I couldn’t be prouder of our four seasons, but it all started with a comic book series that was truly a labor of love for everyone who worked on it,” said Aguirre-Sacasa. “Reuniting with Robert Hack and the entire Archie Comics team and getting to pick up where we left off has been the best homecoming I could have ever asked for.”

Bésame Cosmetics, the LA-based brand, known for glamorous and vintage-inspired makeup products, has recently restocked their Marilyn Monroe Iconic Women collection. The 10-piece collection, which includes recreations of Marilyn’s own makeup based on items from her personal effects, is available now https://besamecosmetics.com/. 

"We've designed this makeup collection to feature Marilyn's favorite colors and historically accurate products," says Gabriela Hernandez, founder of Bésame Cosmetics. Hernandez is a makeup historian and sits on the board of the Makeup Museum in NYC. She went on to say, "These colors are authentic, and we are incredibly proud to be releasing them as they are a reflection of Marilyn and her personal style. Wearing her makeup is a way to celebrate who she was, and her influence over the world of personal beauty."

About the Collection:
The Bésame Cosmetics Marilyn Monroe Collection is now sold individually. All makeup items in the collection are cruelty-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, mineral-oil free and sustainably made in California:

MISTY CORAL LIPSTICK IN MARILYN MONROE DESIGN $26: This light coral lipstick is based on a shade Marilyn wore throughout the early 1960s. It has a creamy texture and long-lasting satin finish.

MARILYN GLOSS DUO $26: A beautiful shine with a hint of red, this non-sticky gloss works wonderfully with any red lipstick, sparkling beige gloss with a high shine finish. Pairs beautifully with pink, coral, and nude lips.

MARILYN LASHES $24: These lashes are based on the size and shape of lashes that Marilyn Monroe used on screen. One set is tapered to create a cat-eye look, while the other lashes are long, full, and glamorous.

CARNATION RED LIPSTICK IN MARILYN MONROE DESIGN $26: This pink/red ultra-pigmented lipstick is based on a favorite shade of Marilyn Monroes’

RED HOT RED LIPSTICK IN MARILYN MONROE DESIGN $26: Red Hot Red is a true fire engine red hue, a deep, brilliant color with a warm, yellow-toned base. Enriched with plant based squalane and vitamin E, Red Hot Red is based on Marilyn’s lipstick in Some Like It Hot.

WHITE CREAM HIGHLIGHTER $14: This cream highlight in pure white can be used on lips, cheeks, or eyes.

GIRL'S BEST FRIEND MASCARA $25: This black mascara is made with natural ingredients to give you dark, glamorous lashes and is safe for sensitive eyes. The mascara is encased in a golden tube and adorned with Marilyn Monroe’s signature.

BOMBSHELL SHADOW QUAD $38
Based on colors found in her makeup case, these pigmented matte shades are perfect for Marilyn’s 1950’s and 1960’s eye looks. Colors include:

Peach
Cream
Taupe
Light brown

RED HOT RED LIPSTICK - 1959 $24

LIP LINER, EYE LINER PENCILS, SHARPENER $38: Made to pair with Misty Coral and Carnation Red, these wooden lip pencils make it easy to get Marilyn’s signature lips. The rich berry color deepens a red lip, while the Melon tone adds a touch of pink. The sharpener is black and gold and adorned with Marilyn’s signature.

If you would like samples of the collection please let me know, the collection is available at www.besamecosmetics.com and at Besame Cosmetics flagship store Bésame flagship boutique
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About Bésame Cosmetics
Bésame Cosmetics is the timelessly elegant makeup brand created in 2004 by Gabriela Hernandez. As a designer and makeup historian, Gabriela creates meticulously designed, historically inspired, and highly pigmented cosmetics that surpass expectations. Our simple yet luxurious formulations are made with pride and a labor of love for Gabriela, each one being 100% cruelty-free and created for sensitive skin. They do not contain gluten, parabens, or mineral oils. Owned and operated by Gabriela and her family, all products are produced locally in California with Gabriela overseeing every batch. All Bésame products are long-wearing, minimal waste, and packaged to be displayed proudly.

As a favorite of Hollywood professional makeup artists, Bésame Cosmetics has appeared in Mad Men, American Horror Story, Feud, Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood, Marvel’s Agent Carter, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, and many more.

The previous Disney collaborations for Snow White, Mickey Mouse, and Sleeping Beauty saw huge success, while the Marvel Agent Carter collection still has fans begging for its return two years later. The beautiful Mary Poppins Collection is already becoming a favorite.

Bésame Cosmetics are available online (link www.besamecosmetics.com), and at the Bésame flagship boutique located at 3505 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA, 91505. (818) 558-1558

About Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is one of the most influential pop culture icons of all time. A true trailblazer, Monroe forged her own path, embracing her individuality and pursuing her passions in an era when paths for women were few. Her pioneering spirit, independence and confidence, along with her incomparable star power, continue to inspire modern generations and transcend cultures and backgrounds. Partnerships with both luxury and mass-consumer brands, in addition to an extensive merchandising program, reinforce her status as a global icon.
 
For more information and exclusive updates, follow @marilynmonroe on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Skybound Store Exclusive Variant Hardcover Now Available For Pre-Order 

LOS ANGELES 07/19/2021 — AMC Networks, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Comics unveiled superstar artists David Finch & Dave McCaig’s limited edition cover to The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe. Available now for pre-order at the Skybound store this rare cover brings fan-favorite Daryl Dixon (portrayed by Norman Reedus) to life in the iconic style popularized by the hit comic book series The Walking Dead Deluxe.

“This is the first time that Daryl Dixon has been brought to life in comic book form by Skybound and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have David Finch & Dave McCaig do the honors with their incomparable style,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Editor-in-Chief, Skybound Entertainment. “The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe is an essential must-read for any fan of the hit AMC series and we’re thrilled to offer this limited-edition version right now for fans who want to own a special piece of TWD history.”  

Available at comic shops on September 29, 2021 and everywhere books are sold on October 5, 2021, The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe is an in-depth compilation of behind-the-scenes pre-production and production art from all three of AMC’s iconic The Walking Dead series and will feature never-before-seen original sketches, concept art, storyboards, special product illustrations, and more from the shows inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic book turned pop-culture phenomenon.  

Marking AMC Networks’ first venture into book publishing, The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe also features an introduction by Chief Content Officer of  The Walking Dead  Universe Scott M. Gimple and fun facts from creators and crew members on all three series.  

The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe standard edition can be pre-ordered right now  everywhere books are sold, in both print and digital formats, along with  Skybound.com  and  TWDUshop.com. The David Finch variant will only be available at the Skybound Store for pre-order while supplies last... 

PORTLAND, Ore. 07/16/2021 — Image Comics will publish the Eisner Award nominated Panel Syndicate comic--Friday—by the award winning creative team, Ed Brubaker (Pulp, Reckless, Criminal) and Marcos Martín (The Private Eye, Daredevil) in print for the first time. Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas will collect the first arc of the series and hit shelves this November. 


"I'm so excited to finally see Friday in print. This is one of my career-favorite projects, and every chapter that Marcos draws ups his game to an unbelievable level," said Brubaker. "I've never really done anything like this book before, a post-YA coming of age story with that beautiful mid-70s era look, and watching Marcos and Muntsa bring the town of Kings Hill to life has been astonishing. I can't wait for a whole new audience to discover Friday Fitzhugh and her terrible Christmas." 
 
Friday follows a young adult sidekick trying to find her own place in a world that's one part Encyclopedia Brown and one part HP Lovecraft. 

Martín added: "Friday Fitzhugh and Lancelot Jones thought they were enjoying their adventures as YA detectives in a nice New England town but of course, they didn’t know their lives were in the hands of master crime storyteller, Ed Brubaker. That’s real unfortunate for them as anyone familiar with Ed’s expert hand in setting up dark, troubling situations wrapped in sad, melancholic atmospheres knows. But their loss is our gain and I hope the readers will have as much of a blast getting to know these characters as I’ve had drawing them. Or if nothing else, just flip through the pages to enjoy Muntsa’s beautiful color work.”

Friday Fitzhugh spent her childhood solving crimes and digging up occult secrets with her best friend Lancelot Jones, the smartest boy in the world. But that was the past. Now she’s in college, starting a new life on her own—or so she thought. When Friday comes home for the holidays, she’s immediately pulled back into Lance’s orbit and finds that something very strange and dangerous is happening in their little New England town… Everything quickly snowballs into the Christmas vacation from Hell—and they may not survive to see the New Year.

"For me, Friday was one of the highlights of an obviously turbulent 2020," said Eric Stephenson, Chief Creative Officer & Publisher at Image Comics. "After enjoying Friday as a reader via Panel Syndicate, I’m thrilled to be in a position to publish Ed and Marcos’s masterwork here at Image. Comics don’t get much better than this."

Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas trade paperback (ISBN: 978-1534320581, Diamond Code: AUG210009) will be available on Wednesday, November 3 and in bookstores on Tuesday, November 9. It can be pre-ordered at your local comic book shop or independent bookstore via Bookshop or IndieBound, or it can be pre-ordered on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Indigo. Friday remains available in digital format at Panel Syndicate.