Diamond Comic Distributors proudly announces the winners of the 2018 Diamond Gem Awards, selected by comic book specialty retailers and celebrated within the comic book industry as a key annual award honoring sales success.
Tag: Off The Wall
@RebellionPub Plans To Open New $100m TV And Film Studio In The UK
Rebellion, one of Europe’s leading media companies, has bought a $100m, 220,000 sq ft facility to convert into a film studio near to its Oxford headquarters. This ambitious expansion by the independent company, which is already one of the UK’s biggest producers of video games, comic books, books, film and TV, is set to create up to 500 new jobs across Britain’s film and television industry in the coming years
@DarkHorseComics Announces Hellboy Day Set For Saturday March 23, 2019
Next year, on Saturday March 23, 2019, Dark Horse Comics will celebrate the 25th anniversary of legendary comic book creator Mike Mignola’s most famous creation with Hellboy Day.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING From All Of Us At Constant Collectible
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving. We are off stuffing our faces with Turkey, stuffing and all the fixings, but we will … More
@TopCow Teams Up With @humble bundle To Aid California Wildfire Victims, CBDLF And Musicians On Call
Top Cow Productions and Humble Bundle have reunited to offer a collection of new and classic Top Cow titles to help raise money for a charity of your choice!
@Marvel and @Stitcher to launch second season of scripted podcast, Marvel’s ‘Wolverine: The Lost Trail’
Marvel and top podcast listening service and content network Stitcher (“Heaven’s Gate,” “Katie Couric”) announced Marvel’s “Wolverine: The Lost Trail,” marking the second season for the critically-acclaimed scripted podcast series. The 10-episode second season will be available exclusively on Stitcher Premium starting in winter 2019.
@CollectDST Announces Top Products for October 2018
Batman pursues the KGBeast to Russia after an attempt on Nightwing’s life in Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, and Danny Miki’s Batman #56 from DC Entertainment, the best-selling comic book of October 2018 according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise.
@DisneyD23 Highlights The Return Of Mary Poppins
The world’s most beloved nanny will fly back into our lives when Mary Poppins Returns lands in theaters this December, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club gives readers an early look at the next chapter in the lives of Mary and the Banks family.
@Imagecomics Launches Support For @heroinitiative With Variant Covers
Image Comics is pleased to reveal the first thirteen variants in a line of sixteen covers to support the Hero Initiative non-profit, which helps fund comic book creators in medical and financial need.
@VaultComics Announces Myriad, An Imprint Dedicated to Young Readers
Fast-rising publisher Vault Comics revealed MYRIAD, a new publishing imprint with a distinct focus on middle grade (MG) and young … More
@lionforge Has 10 Questions For @brennathummler Author Of SHEETS
We asked Brenna Thummler about her characters, creative processes, and of course, ghosts!
@DynamiteComics Teams Up With @groupees1 To Offer Masked Heroes Bundles
To celebrate the launch of the recent critically acclaimed THE LONE RANGER #1 by Mark Russell, Bob Q & Hassan … More
For All You Artists Inkwell Awards Overhauls Nomination Procedure
After 10 years, the Inkwell Awards, a non-profit organization devoted to public education and promotion of the art of comic-book inking, has changed its nomination procedure for its annual awards. For the first time, ink artists (“inkers”) are now invited to submit their work for consideration.
@CollectDST AKA Diamond Announces Top Products for September 2018
The mystery of Wolverine’s resurrection that has swirled since Marvel Legacy #1 reached its climax in Charles Soule and Steve McNiven’s Return of Wolverine #1 from Marvel Comics, the best-selling comic book of September 2018 according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise.
@DevilsDue Comics & @CWCookeComix Enter Development Deal with Adam Ripp’s Vega Baby for Solitary
Devil’s Due Entertainment and creator/writer CW Cooke are pleased to announce the development deal for the collected comic book series Solitarywith producer Adam Ripp’s Vega Baby (Everly, No Escape, Devil’s Whisper) for development for film and television.
@Comichaus Teams Up With @britishlibrary For Preservation
Creators and publishers in the UK can now use the Comichaus database site to not only submit their digital comics to their app – but with one click they can also send a copy to The British Library for preservation!
Award-Winning Writer @MarkWaid Named Director of Creative Development for @h1comics AKA Humanoids
Humanoids, the publisher of some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy graphic novels, has named Eisner award-winning writer Mark Waid as the company’s Director of Creative Development.
@LionForge Announces Dedicated Rolled & Told Website
Following the Comic-Con premiere of the comics and gaming hybrid magazine Rolled & Told in a special free issue, gaming and comics … More
@BOOMStudios is The New Home for BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
BOOM! Studios announced it has acquired the comic book and graphic novel publishing license to Joss Whedon’s BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, the groundbreaking pop culture phenomenon.
@sleepinggiantz Releases Infinity Edition And Are Headed To #NYCC2018
Sleeping Giant strides into the collectibles market with a new product line sure to take control of the cosmos like a Titan! Sleeping Giant debuts the first offering in the new Infinity Editions line, featuring autographs by acclaimed cosmic creators, as well as innovative, pristine packaging.
Diamond Announces Top Products for August 2018
ohnny Storm’s search for Reed Richards and Sue Storm continues while Ben Grimm proposes to Alicia Masters in Dan Slott, Sara Pichelli, Simone Bianchi, Skottie Young, and Marte Gracia’s Fantastic Four #1 from Marvel Comics, the best-selling comic book of April 2018
@Onipress Wants You To Know It Is Time To Draw Out The Vote And Hit the Polls!
Why rock the vote, when you can draw it? Oni Press is excited to announce Drawoutthevote.com, a free state by state comics voting guide to view, download, print, and share, available now!
@Valiantcomics Announces New NANITE PREVENTION KIT Exclusive for Retailers!
With the release of Valiant’s next tentpole ongoing series, BLOODSHOT RISING SPIRIT #1, the critically acclaimed comic publisher is proud to announce a super-limited new promotional item exclusively available to comic retailers – the BLOODSHOT RISING SPIRIT NANITE PREVENTION KIT!
Taking The Day Off To Observe Labor Day 2018
As we celebrate the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements by American workers by barbequing and … More
@Cryptozoic, @VIZMedia, and @quidd Announce Partnership to Create Digital Collectibles Based on Popular Anime Properties
Cryptozoic Entertainment, VIZ Media, and Quidd, Inc. have announced an extensive partnership to create digital collectibles based on major anime properties.
Inkwell Awards Changing Host Show Location from HeroesCon to East Coast Comicon
The Inkwell Awards is announcing that their annual live awards ceremony will be relocating to the East Coast Comicon at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ, commencing May 17-19, 2019.
@ArchieComics Heads To @Spotify For A Six Episode Series
Archie Comics and Spotify have teamed to adapt the publisher’s critically acclaimed and bestselling comics into a video series streaming live on the music platform.
To Celebrate Mickey’s 90th Anniversary, Disney Animator Mark Henn Created The Painting “SPREADING HAPPINESS AROUND THE WORLD”
Mickey Mouse’s new birthday portrait was revealed during this past weekends San Diego Comic-Con. Titled “Spreading Happiness Around the World,” the painting by legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios animator Mark Henn honors Mickey’s 90th anniversary.
@GailSimone Joins @Lionfoge As Architect For Catalyst Prime Universe
Just over one year since the Catalyst Prime Universe debuted to much acclaim throughout the landscape of pop culture, Lion Forge unveils the next phase in comics’ most inclusive and diverse group of heroes with the announcement of the addition of comic book thought leader Gail Simone serving as chief architect of the Lion Forge universe of titles.
R.L. Stine Signs Original Graphic Novel Deal With @BOOMStudios Beginning 2019
R.L. Stine, the award-winning, bestselling horror author and creator of Goosebumps and Fear Street, has signed a multi-book original graphic novel agreement with the publisher.
Diamond Announces Top Products for June 2018
A new era for the Justice League dawns as the Legion of Doom reforms in Scott Snyder and Jim Cheung’s Justice … More
@MattKindt Launches Kickstarter Project For Acclaimed MIND MGMT Comic As An Original Read-Along Comic Book and 7″ Vinyl Record With Clint McElroy
Acclaimed cartoonist Matt Kindt is launching his first ever Kickstarter project to independently finance an unusual and historic project: an … More
@ValiantComics Name Matthew Klein As Director Of Sales
Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce that it has named comics retailer veteran Matthew Klein its Director of Sales. Klein will oversee the … More
@CollectDST Announces Top Products for May 2018
Peter Parker and his allies battle Norman Osborn and the Carnage symbiote in Dan Slott, Stuart Immonen, and an all-star … More
@IDWPublishing Receives Best New Licensee Award from Disney Publishing Worldwide
IDW Publishing, a division of IDW Media Holdings, is proud to announce that Disney Publishing Worldwide honored them with their prestigious Best New … More
@ImageComics and @Skybound Celebrate 15 Years Of The Walking Dead And Announce THE WALKING DEAD DAY
October 13th will mark THE WALKING DEAD DAY—an exciting all-day, globally celebrated event commemorating the world’s favorite, long-running, survival comic … More
Library of Congress Receive Multimillion Dollar Donation of Comic Books, Pop-Culture Memorabilia
Diamond Comic Distributors President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen A. Geppi has made a multimillion dollar donation of more than … More
Happy Memorial Day From All Of Us At Constant Collectible
Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. We remember the brave … More
Diamond Announces Top Products for April 2018
An all-star slate of creators, including Brian Michael Bendis and his first work on the Man of Steel, celebrated Superman’s … More
@BoomStudios Promotes Within
BOOM! Studios announced that it has promoted seven key members of its Editorial staff, following a historic year for the … More
@Boomstudios Creates New Position For Jeanine Schaefer
BOOM! Studios announced today that it has hired Jeanine Schaefer as Executive Editor. In this newly created role, Schaefer will … More
@IDWPublishing Makes Changes Behind The Books With John Barber & Anita Frazier
IDW Publishing announced today that John Barber has been named the company’s new Editor-in-Chief, and Anita Frazier joins as Senior Vice President of … More
@ValiantComics Continues To Promote Behind The Books
Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce that Managing Editor Robert Meyers has been promoted to Editorial Director, effective immediately. The … More
@ValiantComics Continue To Add Talent Behind The Books.
Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce, that, as of April 5th, it has added celebrated comics professional Joe Illidge as … More
Marvel New Media Unveils All-New Digital Series During #C2E2 2018
At C2E2, Marvel New Media announced an all-new schedule of digital series featuring a variety of programming for both die-hard … More
@ValiantComics Promote Atom! Freeman, Peter Stern, Victoria McNally, and Annie Ros
Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce the advancement of four staff members: Atom! Freeman has been named to the position … More
@Onipress Gets New Editorial Director Of Licensed Publishing In Sarah Gaydos.
Sarah Gaydos will be joining our editorial team as the new Editorial Director of Licensed Publishing. Gaydos, the Eisner Award, … More
@thevaultcomics Anounces BookIt A Free #Comic Book Preorder Website Linking Fans To Comic Shops
BookIt, a unique new comic book preorder system designed for fans and retailers alike. BookIt allows readers to preorder their favorite Vault titles … More
@melcaylo Joins @ValiantComics As Director of Marketing
Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce it has brought on seasoned comics executive Mel Caylo to serve as its Director of Marketing. Caylo … More
Out Sick
Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I have been hit by strep throat and have been down for the … More