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Sex Criminals Volume 6

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Published by Image Comics

ISBN: 9781534310629
Price: $17.99
Genre: Fantasy
Ages: 16+

On Sale: December 01, 2020

The grand finale! The big finish! The climax!

We speak of course about this, the end of the award-winning, boundary-pushing, taste-challenging SEX CRIMINALS.

Suzie’s just a regular gal with an irregular gift: when she has sex, she stops time. One day she meets Jon and it turns out he has the same ability. And sooner or later they get around to using their gifts to do what we’d ALL do: rob a couple banks.

So Suze and Jon have sex, stop time, and rob banks. The bank went after them. Now Suze and Jon finish off the bank, the Sex Police, and the bad guys all in one pop, hoping to dodge a huge load of trouble before it explodes in their faces.

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Creator(s) Bio

  • “On the surface, this is a hilarious story of two people, Suzanne and Jon, with the power to stop time after they orgasm, and then rob banks while (almost) everyone else is frozen in time, which is an amazingly original idea. But underneath that, this is a story of the beginning of a relationship: its exciting newness, its terrifying possibilities, its ups and downs, its secrets and understandings, and, of course, its sex.”
    Publisher Weekly

MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a cat, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there. He’s a New York Times-best-selling donkus of comics like Sex Criminals (winner of the 2014 Will Eisner Award for Best New Series and named TIME Magazine’s Best Comic of 2013), ODY-C, and Casanova. Under their company Milkfed Criminal Masterminds, Inc., Fraction and DeConnick are currently developing television for NBC/Universal.

CHIP ZDARSKY is an Eisner Award-winning comic book author, known for his work on Howard the Duck from Marvel Comics, KAPTARA for Image Comics, and Jughead for Archie Comics. Prior to his career in comics, launched by SEX CRIMINALS, Chip worked for the National Post as an illustrator and columnist, writing and illustrating a weekly advice column called Extremely Bad Advice. Chip resides in the hearts and minds of a nation.

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Diamond Returns to LibraryCon Live

Diamond partners with Library Journal and School Library Journal for their fourth annual LibraryCon Live!

This free virutal event offers a day-long celebration of fandom-beloved stories and characters, featuring the creators behind mind-bending speculative fiction, innovative comics, and fan-favorite graphic novels.

Plus, network online with other fans and explore our virtual exhibit hall where you’ll hear directly from Diamond and our publishers about our newest books and engage in live chats with featured authors. Whether you’re a public or school librarian, an educator of teens and young adults, or a superfan of graphic novels and sf/fantasy, don’t miss this chance to meet and interact with some of your favorite stars across these genres!

We are anticipating an unprecedented number of library and education professionals to attend this event, so you may find the environment or live sessions become full during the day.

But fear not! All sessions and author chats will be available for viewing on-demand within an hour of their initial broadcast, and the entire event will be available on-demand until January 5, 2021.

By registering for this event you confirm that you have read and agree to Library Journal & School Library Journal’s Code of Conduct.

During the event, you can look forward to a plethora of activities and freebies, including:

  • FREE downloadable digital review copies
  • FREE downloadable marketing materials (bookmarks, posters, etc.)
  • Exclusive creator chats
  • Featured lesson plans
  • Book trailers
  • and more!

We are excited to host PHILIP K. JOHNSON (KILL A MAN) and JUSTIN RICHARDS (FINGER GUNS) as our featured creators during LibraryCon Live! 

PHILIP K. JOHNSON is an Eisner-nominated writer and musician living in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region. His comics work has been published by DC, Marvel, BOOM! Studios, Archaia, IDW, Aftershock, and Scout Comics. He is the creator of comic series The Last God from DC Black Label, Last Sons of America, Warlords of Appalachia, Smoketown, and many more.

Johnson is a devoted lover of American art forms, especially jazz, comic books, and mixed martial arts. He will fight anyone who argues that MMA came from Brazil.

JUSTIN RICHARDS is the writer and co-creator of Finger Guns published by Vault Comics. He will also soon be releasing a self-published zine called A Silent Night, which casts a light on his thoughts and experiences with anxiety and depression in collaboration with many talented artists. He has many comic projects in the works, including some anthologies. He can be found in the recesses of Bend, Oregon playing video games with his family, scheming his next comic idea and taking many pictures of his dogs

Diamond Book Distributors Offers Independent Bookstores a Holiday Incentive

(Hunt Valley, MD) — (October 20, 2020) — Diamond Book Distributors is launching a holiday incentive program to help independent bookstores in the U.S. Terms include additional discounting on orders placed between November 1 and December 31, 2020; and extended dating on orders placed through the end of the year.  

“We know independent bookstores have had a tough year, with Covid-19 and shutdowns, and as they prepare for the holiday season and beyond, we want help independent bookstores any way we can. We think this program will help offset any losses stores may have seen this year,” said Josh Hayes, VP of Sales, “we value independent bookstores and we want them to succeed and we want their communities to thrive.”

The limited time offer will begin on November 1, 2020 and will run until December 31, 2020.

Independent bookstores will receive a 55% discount on all eligible Diamond Book distributed titles AND FREE freight on orders over $250, 150 days dating. This offer is limited to ONE PO per month, and my be applied to all Diamond Book distributed titles publishing before 2021. Titles publishing 2021 and beyond will NOT be eligible for the discount. 

This offer is valid for direct orders from Diamond Book Distributor clients only and cannot be applied to purchases made through wholesalers.

For more information, please contact your DBD Sales Representative. For a list of our top sellers, see below. For a full list of our top sellers, click here

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Grimm Fairy Tales Adult Coloring Book Volume 2

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Bloodshot (2019) Book 1

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The Rose of Versailles Volume 1

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The Boys Omnibus Volume 2

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Princeless Volume 1

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Black [AF]: America’s Sweetheart

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DBD is the home to several world class publishers, including Image Comics, publisher of The Walking Dead, Saga, Monstress, and Spawn; Dynamite Entertainment, publisher of James Bond, Red Sonja, and Vampirella; Valiant Entertainment, publisher of Bloodshot, Ninjak, and X-O Manowar; as well as Gemstone Publishing, Vault Comics, Paizo Publishing, and others.

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Sword Art Online Platinum Limited-Edition Collector’s Edition

AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL DBD CLIENTS

Published by Yen Press

ISBN: 9781975318550
Price: $200 / £175
Genre: Fantasy
Ages: 16+

On Sale: December 22, 2020

A DELUXE, LIMITED-EDITION SET OF THE LEGENDARY LIGHT NOVEL SERIES!

Spanning twenty volumes of Sword Art Online, this special box set includes exclusive prints and a poster featuring gorgeous art from abec! With two beautiful collector’s editions volumes, this boxed set is an absolute must-have for fans of the series. 

The SWORD ART ONLINE PLATINUM COLLECTOR’S EDITION includes:

  • An exclusive collector’s box featuring illustrator abec’s iconic Sword Art Online illustrations
  • Two exclusive slip-cased hardcover volumes containing Sword Art Online Volume 1-29 (light novel)
  • An exclusive set of Sword Art Online art prints featuring cover artwork of the iconic series
  • An exclusive fold out poster showcasing many of Sword Art Online’s beloved characters

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How to Order

For more information on how to order this title, please reach out to your Diamond Book Distributor Sales Representative. Find your representative here.

This title is only available for international clients outside of North America only.

‘Invincible’ Animated Series Teaser Released

Amazon has released footage of their anticipated animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s acclaimed superhero series Invincible. Check out the trailer for an early action packed look at how the show is coming together.

For those unfamiliar with the comic book series, “Invincible revolves around 17-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who’s just like every other guy his age — except his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons).” However, “as Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers his father’s legacy may not be as heroic as it seems.” Invincible will be available for streaming in 2021.

If you want to get ready for the new series, be sure to check out these INVINCIBLE collections available now anywhere you buy books!

To see a full catalog of INVINCIBLE titles, click here

Celebrate National Book Month with Graphic Novels!

It’s finally here! National Book Month is held each October. 

The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In honor of National Book Month, pick up one of these best-selling graphic novels at your favorite bookstore.

For a full list of Diamond’s best-selling graphic novels between January and September 2020, click here.

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As if 27 enormous monsters ruling over post-apocalyptic Earth wasn’t enough, now there’s a new threat from outer space: Crawlies, a legion of voracious alien predators eating everything in their path. Humanity’s only chance is the Pilot Beti, her incredible Mech and her best friend, a telepathic, telekinetic dog named E.K.

Beti will face an even bigger challenge: the return of a long-lost flame. Filled with jaw-dropping visuals, spine-tingling romance and laugh-out-loud comedy, see why THE 27 RUN: CRUSH continues what Steve Orlando (WONDER WOMAN) calls, “a wasteland tale energized with dark humor and fantastic creatures.”

With the anticipation for the release, A Wave Blue World has revealed an all-new book trailer ahead of publication. To watch the full book trailer, see below. For more information on THE 27 RUN: CRUSH, click here.

Blue In Green

blue in green

Published by Image Comics

ISBN: 9781534317130
Price: $17.99
Genre: Horror
Ages: 16+

On Sale: November 3, 2020

The dark and haunting portrayal of a young musician’s pursuit of creative genius— the monstrous nature of which threatens to consume him as it did his predecessor half a century ago. From creators Ram V (Grafity’s Wall, These Savage Shores) and Anand RK (Grafity’s Wall), BLUE IN GREEN is an exploration of ambitions, expectations and the horrific depths of their spiraling pursuit.

Key Selling Points

Creator(s) Bio

  • Handsell to fans of cerebral horror like MEMENTO, WYTCHES, and UZUMAKI.
  • Ram V received critical acclaim for his highly buzzed about THESE SAVAGE SHORES and his previous Image book PARADISO, and is poised to be the next big breakout writer in comics
  • A unique, standalone graphic novel perfect for the Autumn and any Halloween/Horror roundups//displays/endcaps

RAM V, is an award-winning author and creator of comics & graphic novels such as Black Mumba, PARADISO, These Savage Shores, and Grafity’s Wall. Since self-publishing in 2016, Ram has gone on to create critically acclaimed work with the industry’s major publishers.Conspirator and trouble-maker at White Noise Studio comics collective, Ram currently lives in London-dog person, doodles, argumentative melancholic

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Get Spooked with Manga Classics

Intended for a young adult audience, Manga Classics™ features gripping and intense stories with lush artwork that places them easily alongside today’s bestselling popular manga. With strong and accurate adaptations, Manga Classics are also a wonderful way for adult readers to rediscover their favorite classics, or experience them for the first time!

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Manga Classics: Frankenstein (Softcover)

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‘Undone by Blood’ from AfterShock Comics Heads to the Small Screen

As announced by The Hollywood ReporterUNDONE BY BLOOD from AfterShock Comics has been picked up for a television series. 

In the early 1970s, Ethel Grady Lane returns to her hometown of Sweetheart, Arizona with one thing on her mind: killing the man who murdered her family. But first, she’ll have to find him.

As Ethel navigates the eccentric town and its inhabitants, she learns that the quaint veneer hides a brewing darkness. She has no choice but to descend into a ring of depravity and violence, with her only ally an Old West novel that follows famed gunslinger Solomon Eaton. As both stories unfold simultaneously, a love of fiction informs choices in reality, for better or worse.

From the minds of Zac Thompson and Lonnie Nadler (The Dregs, X-Men, HER INFERNAL DESCENT) and artist Sami Kivelä (Abbot, Tommy Gun Wizards) comes a neo-western that depicts the hard truth of seeking vengeance in the real world.

Attached to the project is bigbaldhead productions, the company founded by Norman Reedus.

Reedus, JoAnne Colonna and Amanda Verdon will executive produce the series for bigbaldhead, with Lee Kramer and Jon Kramer exec producing for AfterShock Comics, alongside Thompson and Nadler. Reedus is being eyed to star as the series’ Solomon Eaton, the fictional cowboy whose stories mirror the primary action in each tale.

Undone by Blood was born from a place of pure passion, out of a love for Westerns, for myself and the entire creative team. At the outset, our goal was to tell a story that added to the genre by deconstructing its themes, and to make the best comic book we could,” series co-creator Lonnie Nadler told The Hollywood Reporter. “While having your book adapted is the ultimate dream for many creators, it was not for us. We wouldn’t be doing this unless we felt it was one-hundred-percent the right fit. And from our first discussion with Norman and his team at bigbaldhead, it was clear that their passion for the project matched our own with genuine enthusiasm. They understood the nuances, the world, and the characters completely.”

“Undone by Blood is a special book for us at AfterShock and we couldn’t be happier that we found the perfect creative partners in bigbaldhead productions,” Lee Kramer said. “Norman, JoAnne and Amanda’s creative sensibilities will only help to further enrich this already impactful tale for a television audience, and we cannot wait to get this exciting project underway.”

For more information on UNDONE BY BLOOD, click here.