UDON Entertainment is moving to the head of the class with an all new Free Comic Book Day Comic! Street Fighter heads back to school, as the world's young fighters flex both their academic and martial arts prowess! Fan favorites Sakura, Ibuki, Karin, Makoto, and Elena come face-to-face with a new challenger - the leather-clad, motorcycle-riding Akira! It's a square-off of (rival) schools in this action-packed one-shot!

The STREET FIGHTER: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL features interior art by Genzoman, writing by UDON’s Director of Publishing, Matt Moylan, and cover art by Hanzo Steinbach. Fans of Street Fighter and Rival Schools will not want to miss out on this winning combo! Choose your fighter on Free Comic Book Day! 

Free Comic Book Day will be Saturday, August 14, 2021! Check with your local comic shop for details! 


STREET FIGHTER: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL 
Story: Matt Moylan
Art: Genzoman
Cover: Hanzo Steinbach
DETAILS: 32pp, Full Color
RELEASE DATE: August 14, 2020
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: APR210044
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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.

PORTLAND, Ore. 03/17/2021 — Image Comics is pleased to announce that the long-running, fan-favorite Steampunk adventure series--Lady Mechanika by Joe Benitez—has found a new home at the publisher. The adventure begins with an Image Comics FCBD 2021 edition of the first appearance of the character available at participating comic shops on Saturday, August 14 and then a new Lady Mechanika story launching this September from Image. 


The entire backlist of Lady Mechanika will be made available from Image Comics too, beginning this August with the long anticipated reprints of the volume one trade paperback and hardcover editions. These reprints will join a total of seven trade paperbacks and five hardcover editions of the beloved series.

In Lady Mechanika, readers follow a young woman during the Victorian Era who is desperately in search of the secrets to her past—a past that left her with extraordinary, but unnatural, mechanical limbs.

"I’m very excited that Lady Mechanika is moving to Image!" said Benitez. "We hope this move will provide an opportunity to share the series with a new, wider audience, and also give us more time to focus on our creative strengths while letting the experts at Image handle publishing and marketing. We have so many stories to tell, hopefully this will help us get more of them out faster. The next story arc we’re calling 'The Monster of the Ministry of Hell-th' will deal with a piece of Lady Mechanika’s haunted past. Check out a preview of the new book in our FCBD issue!"

Eric Stephenson, Publisher & Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics added: "We’re pleased to welcome Joe back to Image. Joe got his start at Image, as part of Marc Silvestri’s Top Cow Productions, and he has grown into a phenomenal talent over the years. What he has built for himself with Lady Mechanika is truly impressive, and it’s exciting to be part of what comes next for this incredible series."

The FCBD 2021 edition of Lady Mechanika will include the stand-alone short story “The Demon of Satan’s Alley,” which first introduced Lady Mechanika and her steampunk world (Lady Mechanika #0)—plus a preview of “The Monster of the Ministry of Hell-th,” the newest story by series creator Joe Benitez which will debut this year at Image Comics.

Contact your local FCBD participating comic shop to learn more about these exciting freebies and more and don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in FCBD 2021 on Saturday, August 14! 

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.

Special one-shot issue to be offered for free in participating comic book stores in August.

Archie Comics is looking to the past, present, and future as it celebrates Archie Andrews' 80th Anniversary and the return of Free Comic Book Day on August 14th, 2021 with the release of a special one-shot comic in the traditional Archie art style!

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is an annual tradition at comic shops throughout North America where fans can pick up a wide array of comic books for free, and Archie Comics is proud to be a GOLD sponsor of the event once again with the appropriately titled ARCHIE: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE FUN! one-shot featuring an all-new cover by legendary artist Dan Parent.

The special FCBD issue will feature stories celebrating the various incarnations of Archie and friends from the past 80 years of comics, television, animation and more, along with a preview of the new EVERYTHING'S ARCHIE ONE-SHOT by Fred Van Lente and Dan Parent, hitting shops in June as part of the company's 80th anniversary publishing plans..

Visit a participating comic book store for Free Comic Book Day on August 14th and follow Archie Comics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest news.

Archie: Past, Present, and Future Fun!
 
It's the crisis of infinite Archies! Celebrate 80 years of the Riverdale Gang with this tale featuring a dimension-hopping Archie Andrews in his quest to save the multiverse. Then, witness Archie go toe-to-toe with... himself?! May the best Archie win! Plus, get a preview of the newest Archie One-Shot in shops! This title includes several versions of Archie (from classic to TV to horror) and showcases his evolution as a character over eight decades, all while being a tie-in to the company's 80th Anniversary plans.
 
Script: Bill Golliher, Angelo DeCesare, Fred Van Lente
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Available in comic book shops on August 14, 2021

What better way to usher in UDON Entertainment’s 20th Anniversary than with the release of our 100th Street Fighter comic? Get ready for a total knockout on Free Comic Book Day with STREET FIGHTER #100! Between them, Ryu and Chun-Li have faced every relentless rival, villainous despot, and monstrous creature in the Street Fighter universe. Now, for the first time, these two martial arts masters square off in the ultimate, fan-service fueled fight! UDON’s 100th Street Fighter comic is a celebration filled with clashes, cameos, and conflict! Long time Street Fighter writer Ken Siu-Chong and artist Panzer (Street Fighter: Wrestlepalooza) create a winning combo that Street Fighter fans will not want to miss! STREET FIGHTER #100 will be available on May 2, 2020 for Free Comic Book Day. Comics shops need to order by January 23, 2020 to ensure that this title will be in stock for the big day! UDON is thrilled to be a Silver Sponsor for 2020’s Free Comic Book Day and can’t wait for fans to choose their fighter. Who will be victorious, Ryu or Chun-Li? Find out this May! 
 
The deadline to order STREET FIGHTER #100 through Diamond Previews is January 23, 2020. STREET FIGHTER #100 will be available on May 2, 2020 for Free Comic Book Day. ​

STREET FIGHTER #100 
DETAILS: 32pp, Full Color
MSRP: FREE
RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2020
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JAN200044

DIAMOND PREVIEWS ORDER DEADLINE: JANUARY 23, 2020 

 
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.

THE FOX & LITTLE TANUKI, by Mi Tagawa
The second title to be previewed in the comic is The Fox & Little Tanuki (Mi Tagawa), an animal filled journey into Japanese folklore. In this fantastical setting, the gods appoint certain animals to be trained as apprentices to assist them in resolving human dilemmas, bestowing on them special powers. Fans will instantly be captivated by the adorable artwork and cuteness of Japan’s native animal species, and the fascinating glimpse into ancient fantasy storytelling.

After 300 years, the gods that imprisoned Senzou the Fox Spirit for his arrogance finally set him free. There is only one condition — he can't have any of his supernatural abilities back until he successfully helps a tanuki cub named Manpachi become one of their magical assistants. Unfortunately for Senzou, there's no cheating when it comes to completing his task! The magic beads around his neck make sure he can't wander too far from his charge or shirk his duties, and so... Senzou the once-great Fox Spirit must now figure out how to be an actually-great babysitter to a mischievous little tanuki or risk being stuck without his powers forever!

“The Fox & Little Tanuki is a modern fable rooted in ancient folklore, and a perfect introduction for any reader interested in learning a bit more about the rich mythology of Japan,” said Lena Atanassova, editor. “It's a story with a little something for everyone, a vibrant fantasy adventure with a lot of heart.”

Free Comic Book Day has been held on the first Saturday in May each year since 2002, when comic book retailers across North America and around the world give away select free comics to customers. A celebration of the comic arts, publishers submit a wide range of titles for consideration, from traditional American comics to Japanese manga to appeal to a wide range of fans. This will be TOKYOPOP's fourth year participating in the event.

FCBD 2020 INFORMATION:
https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/238377-Full-Line-Up-of-Free-Comic-Book-Day-2020-Comics-Announced
https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/116108-FCBD-Site-FAQs

About POP Media Holdings

Founded in 1997 by media entrepreneur Stu Levy, POP Media Holdings brings Asian Pop Culture to Hollywood and beyond. Its publishing company TOKYOPOP® established the market for manga in North America, introducing the term to the English language in the process. Over its history, POP has published thousands of books, distributed anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensed merchandise to consumer goods companies, created graphic novels of major brands and led the way digitally in social media, e-commerce and user-generated content, including the mobile publishing platform POP Comics®. POP expanded internationally with offices in Europe and Japan and a network of over 160 partners in more than 50 countries and 30 languages. Its production arm has produced live-action and animated film and television content based on its extensive intellectual property library, including Priest, America’s Greatest Otaku, Van Von Hunter, and a slate of projects currently in development.
 Visit POP at TOKYOPOP.com, TOKYOPOP.de, POPcomics.com,
​and subscribe to TOKYOPOP TV for original web series and shows.

New York, NY (December 17th, 2019) –  From the big screen to your local comic shop.


To celebrate Free Comic Book Day on May 2nd, Valiant Entertainment is releasing the can't-miss VALIANT 2020: THE YEAR OF HEROES FCBD SPECIAL!

Featuring Vin Diesel's upcoming blockbuster turn as BLOODSHOT on the cover, the must-read issue includes two captivating original adventures: an explosive BLOODSHOT story by New York Times bestselling writer TIM SEELEY (Grayson) and phenomenal artist JASON MASTERS (Captain America), and a gripping X-O MANOWAR tale by multiple Eisner Award nominated writer JOSHUA DYSART (THE LIFE AND DEATH OF TOYO HARADA) and superstar artist DOUG BRAITHWAITE (Marvel #1000)!

"This year's FCBD book is a celebration of what makes Valiant great," stated Senior Editorial Director ROBERT MEYERS. "Epic storytelling, cutting edge art, and a book that is accessible to readers new and old." In addition to the two original stories, the incredible issue will also feature a look at the future of Valiant 2020: The Year of Heroes!

The VALIANT 2020: THE YEAR OF HEROES FCBD SPECIAL will be available this May 2nd for Free Comic Book Day. For more information on the fun event, visit https://www.freecomicbookday.com/
 

About Valiant Entertainment
Valiant Entertainment, a subsidiary of DMG Entertainment, founded by Dan Mintz, is a leading character-based entertainment company that owns and controls the third most extensive library of superheroes behind Marvel and DC. With more than 80 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and many more, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. For more information, visit Valiant on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and ValiantEntertainment.com. For Valiant merchandise and more, visit ValiantStore.com.