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Wi21: Devil’s Highway

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Published by AWA Studios

ISBN: 9781953165015
Price: $9.99
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Ages: 16+

On Sale: March 2, 2021

Benjamin Percy (Wolverine) and Brent Schoonover (Batman ‘66) present a pulse-pounding thriller, based on real FBI data, examining murder in the dark underbelly of America’s heartland. A young woman with a dark family secret embarks on a quest to hunt down the serial killer that brutally murdered her father – only to discover he is just one piece of a national network of evil that snakes across the country and hides in plain sight. To catch the devil she must first embrace the darkness within.
 

Key Selling Points

Creator Bio(s)

  • Crime thriller
  • Ben Percy – Wolverine
  • A serial killer under the mask of a long-haul trucker
  • Based on true FBI case files
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BENJAMIN PERCY is the author of four novels, the most recent among them The Dark Net (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017). He is also the author of The Dead Lands (Grand Central/Hachette, 2015), Red Moon (Grand Central/Hachette, 2013) and The Wilding (Graywolf Press, 2010), as well as two books of short stories, Refresh, Refresh (Graywolf Press, 2007) and The Language of Elk (Grand Central/Hachette, 2012; Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2006).

He broke in to comics in 2014, with a two-issue Batman story arc for Detective Comics. He is know for his celebrated runs on Wolverine, Nightwing, Green Arrow, Teen Titans, and James Bond. He is part of the new dawn of X-Men at Marvel and currently writes X-Force.

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Wi21: Reckless

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Published by Image Comics

ISBN: 9781534318519
Price: $24.99
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Ages: 16+

On Sale: December 22, 2020

Sex, drugs, and murder in 1980s Los Angeles… And the best new twist on paperback pulp heroes since The Punisher or Jack Reacher.

Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the modern masters of crime noir, bring us the last thing anyone expected from them – a good guy – in a bold new series of original graphic novels, with three books releasing over the next year, each a full-length story that stands on its own.

Meet Ethan Reckless: Your trouble is his business, for the right price. But when a fugitive from his student radical days reaches out for help, Ethan must face the only thing he fears… his own past.

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Contributor Bio(s)

  • Perfect for longtime, devoted Brubaker/Phillips fans, handsell this to readers of PULP,THE FADE OUT, KILL OR BE KILLED, CRIMINAL, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, BAD WEEKEND.

  • The first in a unique series of standalone stories that share a common protagonist-similar to Jack Reacher novels-and providing original graphic novel story + easy entry points for new readers.

  • Extensive coop and promotional advertising, banners, and social support targeting book market.
    Brubaker/Phillips boast a deep backlist, a devoted fanbase, and a solid sales track with multiple Eisner Awards and the recent breakout sales beast PULP!

  • “Imagine Redford at his peak, ambling through sun-drenched, eighties L.A. in a serpentine plot that is equal parts Long Goodbye and Point Break. No one does crime fic like Brubaker and Phillips and their collaboration has never felt more new. Explosive. Vital. And yes… reckless. I love this book.”

    – Damon Lindelof (Lost, HBO’s Watchmen)

  • “Reckless is an absolute rush: on the same level as golden age Travis McGee novels and the hardest-hitting Richard Stark stories. This one comes at you as fast as Steve McQueen in a souped-up Mustang and as hard as Charles Bronson with a baseball bat. You gotta have it.”

    – Joe Hill (Locke & Key, N0S4A2)

ED BRUBAKER is one of the most acclaimed writers in comics, winning five best writer Eisner and Harvey Awards in the last ten years. His bestselling work with Sean Phillips on CRIMINAL, INCOGNITO, FATALE, and THE FADE OUT has been translated around the world to great acclaim, and Marvel’s movies featuring his co-creation, The Winter Soldier, have all been international blockbusters. Ed lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their crazy dog, where he works in comics, film, and television, most recently on HBO’s new hit series WESTWORLD.

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Wi21: Waluk

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Published by Magnetic Press

ISBN: 9781951719050
Price: $19.99
Genre: Historical
Ages: 9+

On Sale: February 23,  2021

Wáluk and Eskimo are two inseparable bears. Wáluk is very young and Eskimo is very old. Between the two they’ve found a way to survive in an extremely hostile environment, combining the agility of the younger with the experience of the older. When Eskimo decides they should go further north in search of better hunting, they set off on a great journey neither are truly prepared for…

A heartwarming, fun and funny adventure that spotlights the impact of global warming and mankind moving into wildlands, forcing nature to find new ground to thrive.

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Key Selling Points

  • A charming middle grade title about friendship.
  • A tale about the harsh realities of global warming.
  • 11 x 8.5 landscape

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Wi21: Department of Truth Volume 1

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Published by Image Comics

ISBN: 9781534318335
Price: $9.99
Genre: Dystopian
Ages: 16+

On Sale:March 2, 2021

COLE TURNER has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn’t prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK Assassination to Flat Earth Theory and Reptilian Shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth?

From bestselling writer JAMES TYNION IV (BATMAN, SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN) and breakout artistMARTIN SIMMONDS (DYING IS EASY)!

Collects DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #1-5.

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Creator Bio(s)

  • Simmonds is known for his work on DYING IS EASY (with Joe Hill) for IDW, Punks Not Dead (with David Barnett) for Black Crown, and Friendo (with Alex Paknadel) for Vault Comics. He’s also gained mainstream exposure as a contributing artist to Marvel’s THE IMMORTAL HULK

  • Tynion IV’s name is regularly in the headlines as the writer of DC’s BATMAN as well as his work on Detective Comics, Justice League Dark, and the New York Times bestselling Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy. He’s also gained critical and fan acclaimed for his Boom series SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN

  • Hadsell to BATMAN and WYTCHES readers or anyone who loves conspiracy theory storylines like THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS or THE X-FILES

JAMES TYNION IV is the writer of Batman, and many other titles for DC Comics, including Detective Comics, Justice League Dark, and the New York Times best selling Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy. He is the co-creator of Wynd, Something is Killing the Children, Memetic, and the GLAAD award winning series, The Woods. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY with his partner and their nice old dog.

MARTIN SIMMONDS is a comic artist, and co-creator of Dying is Easy (with Joe Hill) for IDW, Punks Not Dead (with David Barnett) for Black Crown, and Friendo (with Alex Paknadel) for Vault Comics.He is also a 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.Martin currently lives in Surrey, UK with his partner and their two year old son.

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LibraryCon Live: November 5

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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.

REGISTER HERE

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

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Diamond Returns to LibraryCon Live

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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.

REGISTER HERE

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

REGISTER HERE