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October 22, 2018
FOC for October 22nd
Hey there, retailers! This week’s FOC is a huge one! BIRTHRIGHT #33, MURDER FALCON #2, OBLIVION SONG #9 and THIEF OF THIEVES #42 are all up on FOC for October 22nd. Order up so you’re not caught without these books. Log in to your retailer account to see more info on these new titles and have a great week!
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BIRTHRIGHT #33
STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
ART/COVER: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS
NOVEMBER 14
32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99
Has Brennan turned to the dark side? What are the consequences of magic UNLEASHED on Earth?
MURDER FALCON #2
STORY/ART: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
COLOR: MIKE SPICER
NOVEMBER 14
32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99
Metal doesn’t happen with just one man… and neither does saving the world! As monsters attack the city, Jake and Murder Falcon must recruit a bassist to join their fight… luckily, they know a guy.
OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI #9
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: LORENZO DE FELICI & ANNALISA LEONI
COVER: LORENZO DE FELICI
NOVEMBER 14
28 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99
The deeper mysteries of Oblivion are beginning to reveal themselves as Nathan Cole’s problems on Earth grow more and more dire.
THIEF OF THIEVES #42
STORY: BRETT LEWIS
ART/COVER: SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & ADRIANO LUCAS
NOVEMBER 7
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
How do you take down the richest people on Earth? By blowing up everything they own. The Zubovs messed with the wrong thief.#RETAILER_END#
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October 17, 2018
Experience the Cinematic VR Series “Delusion: Lies Within” this Weekend!
From the current live show THE BLUE BLADE to the virtual world, John Braver’s DELUSION is all over Los Angeles this weekend! Experience the series that’s changing the way we see virtual reality, as DELUSION: LIES WITHIN VR joins the DTLA Immersive Film Festival October 20th and 21st!
The DTLA Immersive Film Festival is being held at the historic Hotel Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles this weekend! See below for important details:
Choose any timed ticket on Sat (10/20) & Sun (10/21) between 12pm-11pm ONLY that is labeled “Immersive VR-AR Interactive”.
See creator Jon Braver at a panel discussion on how live experiences are helping to redefine cinema. Sunday (10/21) at 1pm at the hotel.
Learn more about the series and check out the really cool Behind the Scenes reel here!
Based off the 2014 interactive play of the same name, DELUSION LIES WITHIN VR thrusts you into the haunting tale of the missing fantasy horror novelist Elena Fitzgerald, author of the Stygian Ascent series; an epic of dark fantasy following the life of young Mary on a quest to be rejoined with her mother. To the larger world, Miss Fitzgerald was a beloved novelist, yet to Daniel and Virginia, she was everything. They’ve wept over the lives and deaths of her characters. They’ve dreamt of walking in her world. A world now out of reach as Elena went missing before the 5th and supposedly final book was written.
For years there was no sign of Elena. In its place rumors of madness, murder, and something otherworldly persisted. Most of Elena’s fans quietly mourned the loss of a finale yet Daniel and Virginia refused to let go. The worlds, characters and stories must continue. Thus, the two decide that Elena needs their help to finish what she started. To close the chapter on a world left untended. Leaving their grim reality behind, the two begin their search.
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Evolution #11 Original Cover Art
Hey there, Insiders! It’s that time of the week again – time to dive into the creative process behind some of your favorite Skybound books. This week, we’re checking out EVOLUTION #11! Take a look at the original cover inks from artist Joe Infurnari and colorist Jordan Boyd!
EVOLUTION #11
STORY: JAMES ASMUS, JOE KEATINGE & CHRIS SEBELA
ART/COVER: JOE INFURNARI & JORDAN BOYD
OCTOBER 17
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
What exactly does Abe’s son have to do with his quest to expose the bug? Will Hannah remain faithful to her religion in the face of Evolution? And a cult is revealed to Claire as EVOLUTION races toward the climax of the second arc!
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This Week’s Comics
Ready for some new Skybound comics coming your way? Of course you are!! This week we’ve got EVOLUTION #11 & STELLAR #5! It’s a huge week of fantasy, sci-fi and METAL!!!! Check out our previews of the issues below and don’t forget to grab them at your local comic shop this Wednesday.
EVOLUTION #11
STORY: JAMES ASMUS, JOE KEATINGE & CHRIS SEBELA
ART/COVER: JOE INFURNARI & JORDAN BOYD
OCTOBER 17
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
What exactly does Abe’s son have to do with his quest to expose the bug? Will Hannah remain faithful to her religion in the face of Evolution? And a cult is revealed to Claire as EVOLUTION races toward the climax of the second arc!
STELLAR #5
STORY: JOSEPH KEATINGE
ART/COVER: BRET BLEVINS
OCTOBER 17
32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99
A stranger in a strange dimension, Stellar visits the family she never had—and fights for her life, with more on the line than ever before!
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October 16, 2018
January 2019 Books Announced! Solicits!
2018 isn’t over just yet, but we’re already looking to the future! Welcome to the first solicits of 2019. If you thought 2018 was nuts for Skybound comics, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Our January 2019 books and comic solicits are here for your viewing pleasure. We’re starting strong with some of Skybound classics like OUTCAST and BIRTHRIGHT as well as some of your new favorites like MURDER FALCON and HARDCORE! Take a peek below and let us know what you’re most excited for in the comments!
BIRTHRIGHT #35
STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
ART/COVER: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS
JANUARY 9
32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99
END OF STORY ARC
Brennan has become one of the most powerful mages on Earth… but at what cost to his family?
Die!Die!Die! #7
EVOLUTION #13
STORY: JAMES ASMUS, JOE KEATINGE & CHRIS SEBELA
ART/COVER: JOE INFURNARI & JORDAN BOYD
JANUARY 16
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
NEW STORY ARC
Humanity has been rapidly evolving, and Sister Hannah, Abe and Rochelle have been piecing together the mystery over why it’s happening now. But is it a mad conspiracy engineered by deviants, or nature’s ultimate revenge on mankind?
GASOLINA #14
STORY: SEAN MACKIEWICZ
ART: NIKO WALTER & MAT LOPES
JANUARY 2
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
“Conquistador”
A cartel war has erupted in Veracruz with the future of humanity in the crossfire. What will happen when ancient monsters, a submarine, and a drug lord named El Dorado are unleashed?
HARDCORE #2
STORY: ANDY DIGGLE
ART: ALESSANDRO VITTI & ADRIANO LUCAS
COVER: DAN PANOSIAN
JANUARY 23
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
The Hardcore program has been compromised, leaving its top operative stranded in another country, his mind trapped in the body of one of America’s most wanted. Now he has 72 hours to escape hostile territory, with no allies—only a Lamborghini and a license to kill! kill! kill!
MURDER FALCON #4
STORY/ART: DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
COLOR: MIKE SPICER
JANUARY 9
32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen | $3.99
The reunion tour of Brooticus gets off to a rough start as Magnum Khaos unleashes his monstrous minions on Chicago! Only the mighty musical attack of Murder Falcon and the band can turn the tide… but where is Jake when his friends need him the most?
OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI #11
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: LORENZO DE FELICI & ANNALISA LEONI
COVER: LORENZO DE FELICI
JANUARY 9
28 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99
All is lost! Or is it? Nathan’s journey to atone for past sins has just led to more heartbreak and more pain for those around him–he’s due for a win, but will it come?
OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #38
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART / COVER: PAUL AZACETA & ELIZABETH BREITWEISER
JANUARY 23
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
SURROUNDED! The darkness is closing in on Kyle Barnes… the end game approaches.
OUTER DARKNESS #3
STORY: JOHN LAYMAN
ART/COVER: AFU CHAN
JANUARY 9
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
An away team mission to a mysterious asteroid leads to the death of a beloved crewman. Too bad death is only the beginning for the crew of The Charon…
OUTPOST ZERO #6
STORY: SEAN KELLEY MCKEEVER
ART/COVER: ALEXANDRE TENGFENKI & JEAN-FRANCOIS BEAULIEU
JANUARY 16
32 PAGES | Full Color | Teen+ | $3.99
Mitchell is itching for a fight – with his dad, his sister, his friends, anybody. Luckily, fighting is the Outpost’s most popular form of entertainment, and what does it matter if most fighters don’t live to see their next birthday?
THE WALKING DEAD #187
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
JANUARY 2
32 PAGES | Black & White | Mature | $3.99
“The Road Back.”
Can Rick Grimes bring peace to the Commonwealth–or will he tear it apart?
THE WALKING DEAD PRINCESS Action Figure (Color & B/W Bloody) – $25
Joining Skybound’s exclusive line up of limited The Walking Dead action figures is the vibrant, child-at-heart Juanita Sanchez! With her self-proclaimed nickname, “Princess”, she comes equipped with her trusty machine gun and knife.
This figure is available to order in two colorways: color version and black and white bloody version.
New Skybound Game Tidal Blades on Kickstarter Now!
18 months of work comes down to 24 days on Kickstarter. We are very excited to introduce you to the world of Naviri, the floating islands are home to an evocative world that is begging to be explored! TIDAL BLADES is a brand new board game coming your way from Skybound and Druid City Games!
Not only is the world gorgeous and engaging, but the game mechanics are fresh and exciting. The playable characters have a deep lore and background just waiting to be explored. Each player has a different set of skills that take them on an unique path to victory.
The unique trait and challenge system will give you a lot to think about as you traverse the islands. Will you dive deep into your Focus and Spirit? Or will you concentrate on Synergy and Resilience? An unique combo of the four? You decide!
Let’s band together to crush the monsters that are escaping THE FOLD. We’ve got gameplay footage below so you can see the epic scope of this new game and you can help you can help fund this project on Kickstarter starting today!
October 15, 2018
FOC for October 15th
Hey there, retailers! This week’s FOC is OUTER DARKNESS #1 & THE WALKING DEAD #185! Order up so you’re not caught without these books. Log in to your retailer account to see more info on these new titles and have a great week!
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OUTER DARKNESS #1 [SEP180026]
STORY: JOHN LAYMAN
ART/COVER: AFU CHAN
NOVEMBER 14
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
Sci-fi and horror collide in this new series from the creator of CHEW!
Mankind has colonized the galaxy, but during our interstellar travels, we’ve discovered a terrifying secret out in the Outer Darkness of space. Join Captain Joshua Rigg and the crew of the starship Charon as they encounter demonic possessions, hauntings, cosmic horror, and more!
All-star writer JOHN LAYMAN (Chew) and artist AFU CHAN (Immortal Iron Fists) are ready to let you know that outer space is terrifying.
THE WALKING DEAD #185 [SEP180216] [Sienkiewicz var: SEP180217]
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
15TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT: BILL SIENKIEWICZ
NOVEMBER 7
32 PAGES | Black & White | Mature | $3.99
“On Guard”
Things are quiet at the Hilltop, but there is a storm brewing on the horizon. #RETAILER_END#
October 11, 2018
Murder Falcon #1 Headed Back to Press for 2nd Print!
Breaking News: MURDER FALCON #1 has sold out at the distributor level! That means it’s time for that most magical of events, a second printing!!
The MURDER FALCON #1 2nd print will be available Wednesday, November 14th at a comic shop near you, so get those orders in NOW. Also, make sure to stop by your local shop in general. They may still have a copy or two of the first printing laying around if you can’t wait another few weeks to rock your face off! Check out the cover below and read Image’s official press release.
MURDER FALCON STRIKES A POWER CHORD
Debut issue rushed back to print
Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment are thrilled to announce that the first issue of Daniel Warren Johnson’s (EXTREMITY) heavy metal action series MURDER FALCON is being fast-tracked for a second printing in order to keep up with overwhelming customer demand.
In MURDER FALCON, the world is under attack by monsters, and mega-talented guitarist Jake’s life is falling apart: no band, no girl, no future…until he meets Murder Falcon. He was sent from The Heavy to destroy all evil, but he can’t do it without Jake shredding up a storm. Now, with every chord Jake plays on his guitar, the power of metal fuels Murder Falcon into all-out kung fu fury on those that seek to conquer Earth. It’s time to shred!
MURDER FALCON #1 will remain available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.
MURDER FALCON #1 2nd printing (Diamond code: AUG188892) and MURDER FALCON #2, Cover A (Diamond code: SEP180192) and Cover B “Heavy Metal” variant by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas (Diamond code: AUG188893), will be available on Wednesday, November 14th. The final order cutoff for comics retailers is Monday, October 22nd.
Select praise for MURDER FALCON:
“Guaranteed to make your ears bleed with the awesome notes of its heavy metal roots.” —Syfy Wire
“A ton of fun.” —Graphic Policy
“A great book for metalheads, monster fans, and every bonkers misfit in between.” —Big Comic Page
“MURDER FALCON #1 rocks out with sweet beat-em-ups, off-the-wall spectacle.” —Newsarama
“A fun, high-octane romp that also has a lot of heart to it as well.” —Word of the Nerd
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