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December 13, 2016
This Week’s Comics: Green Valley #3 & Birthright Vol 04!
We’ve got new books coming your way this Wednesday from Skybound. It’s a week of fantasy with GREEN VALLEY & BIRTHRIGHT! First up, we’ve got the 3rd chapter of GREEN VALLEY. It’s time for the twist we’ve been teasing you with for months now! Don’t miss this issue! Check out a three page preview below. We’ve also got the 4th volume of BIRTHRIGHT. Catch up with the Rhodes family as they continue to uncover secrets and a whole lot of magic!
Make sure you grab both this Wednesday and let us know what you thought!
GREEN VALLEY #3 (of 9)
Story: Max Landis
Art/Cover: Giuseppe Camuncoil, Cliff Rathburn & Jean-Francois Beaulieu
DECEMBER 14
32 Pages | Full Color | Teen + | $2.99
THE WIZARD REVEALED
Max Landis & Giuseppe Camuncoli’s epic adventure takes an unexpected turn!
BIRTHRIGHT, VOL. 4: FAMILY HISTORY TP
Story: Joshua Williamson
Art/Cover: Andrei Bressan & Adriano Lucas
DECEMBER 14
112 Pages | Full Color | Teen + | $12.99
The longer Mikey Rhodes remains on Earth, the more the evil within him is unleashed. As the remaining mages gather to take him down, a lost member of the Rhodes family returns… but can they recover from the damage already done?
December 12, 2016
Skybound Presents: Secret Santa
Steve Zaragoza is… Secret Santa! As the Skybound Holiday Sale rages on, Steve takes gift-giving into his own hands as he brings Skybound goodies to his good pals Freddie Wong, Bree Essrig, Clarke Wolfe & Mike Falzone! – Only on Skybound!
Make to sure to check out Skybound’s Holiday Sale, which includes price drops on merch from The Walking Dead, Saga, and more! Make sure to order by Wednesday, December 14th to get your order by Christmas!
December 6, 2016
Skybound Holiday Gift Guide 2016!
The holidays are quickly approaching. Like, way too quickly! Have you even started shopping yet? If not, no worries! We’ve got you covered with this year’s Skybound Gift Guide. The Skybound store is your one stop shop for everyone on you’re list! From Walking Dead fans to Outcast fans to Saga fans; we’ve got you covered (and a lot of it’s on sale until December 20th). Check out our guide below and happy shopping!
REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT YOUR GIFT BY CHRISTMAS (USA-ONLY), ORDER NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 14th! Just to be safe!
$10 & Under
Let’s start with stocking stuffers. Through December 20th, these The Walking Dead PVC 2-packs are JUST $3!! Available in several different character and colors these sets are a great gift for TWD fans!
Skybound T-shirts:
We’ve got tons of t-shirts on sale for JUST $7 until December 20th! Choose from The Walking Dead, Manifest Destiny, Invincible and more. There’s a shirt for everyone!
Lucille Series 1 Mini Keychain Blind Box:
Nothing says the holidays like a skull-crushing mini bat! These keychains are BLIND BOX items and colors are random, but who doesn’t love a little mystery. They make great stocking stuffers and make you’re keys look totally badass!
$25 & Under
Superfight Core Deck
What’s better than bringing the family together during the holidays? Fighting with them over trivial super battles! Superfight is the game of absurd arguments and it’s the perfect ice breaker for any party. Get the original game and, for added holiday fun, pick up the brand-new Naughty and Nice Deck!
The Walking Dead: Pee Pee Pants City T-Shirt
Our newest t-shirt inspired by Negan’s infamous warning to the Survivors. Perfect for the Negan fan in your life! Help them laugh through the tears.
Outcast Kyle Barnes Action Figure:
Our hit comic turned tv show got its first wave of action figures this year and they are awesome! Get one for the Outcast fan in your life. There are 4 versions to choose from: comic Kyle, bloody comic Kyle, TV Kyle and Bloody TV Kyle!
Superfight Monthly Subscription
Our new Superfight subscription service is here and it’s bringing a new Superfight expansion deck to your door every month! Perfect for the hardcore Superfight fan trying to collect them all or the more casual fan trying to bulk up their deck. Just $15 per box or save more by buying an annual subscriptions and get each box for $12 (plus shipping and handling).
$50 & Under
The ULTIMATE gift for the ULTIMATE Skybound fan! The Megabox is a brand new subscription service bring all kinds of nerdy goodness to your door every 3 months! The first box is Black Friday themed (*coughAndWalkingDeadcough*) and starts shipping soon. Just $50 per box or save more by buying an annual subscriptions and get each box for $45 (plus shipping and handling). Get it as a gift or go ahead and treat yourself this holiday!
Faction vests
Whether you’ve know about them from the comics or you’re just learning about them in the show, everyone has a favorite faction. Show you’re faction pride with these motorcycle club-style denim vests!
OUTCAST by Kirkman & Azaceta Hardcover Book 1
For fans of the show and comic collectors alike, our OUTCAST Hardcover is a great gift! The book collects issues #1-12 in a super sleek hardcover. Plus check out the sketch book in the back. A must have for any Outcast fan!
Lucille Full Size 34″ Replica Bat
Who doesn’t need a 34″ Lucille?! Get your hands on this “vampire bat” and add her to a Walking Dead collection or perfect your Negan cosplay. Or scare the other team during softball. We won’t judge.
$100 & Under
Lying Cat Statues
We’d be lying if we told you this wasn’t one of our absolute favorite items on this list! The fan favorite, Lying Cat, got her own statue this year and we’ve introduced several, limited edition color variants since then. Pick up the gold, bloody and pink versions for the rabid Saga fan in your life!
THE WALKING DEAD Compendium 3 Hardcover
Have a hardcore The Walking Dead collector in your life? Get them the latest Limited Edition Compendium! This gorgeous hardcover book features Negan on the cover and includes issue #97-144.
None of that strike your fancy? There’s tons of other awesome merchandise available at the Skybound Shop!
DON’T FORGET: IF YOU WANT YOUR GIFT BY CHRISTMAS (USA-ONLY), ORDER NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 14th! Order later than that and you might miss the 25th, depending on our order volume.
This Week’s Comics: The Walking Dead #161!
It’s a new week and we’ve got new THE WALKING DEAD coming your way! This week you’re getting part 5 of The Whisperer War which is action packed and insane! There’s only one more issue left in the story arch after this. How do you think the Whisperer War will end? Let us know in the comments and grab issue #161 for yourself this Wednesday!
THE WALKING DEAD #161
Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano & Cliff Rathburn
Cover A: Charlie Adlard & Dave Stewart
Cover B (connecting): Arthur Adams & Nathan Fairbairn
DECEMBER 7
32 Pages | Black & White | Mature | $2.99
“The Whisperer War,” Part Five
December 5, 2016
November 28, 2016
November 22, 2016
This Week’s Comics: Outcast #23 & Thief of Thieves #37!
It’s a week to be thankful and we’re definitely thankful for new comics! This week we’ve got OUTCAST and THIEF OF THIEVES coming your way. Make sure to pick them up Wednesday so you have plenty of reading material for the long holiday weekend!
OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #23
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART/COVER: PAUL AZACETA & ELIZABETH BREITWEISER
NOVEMBER 23
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $2.99
“The Darkest Before”
What was once trapped in shadow is out in the open… and it is about to overwhelm Kyle Barnes.
THIEF OF THIEVES #37
STORY: ANDY DIGGLE
ART/COVER: SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & ADRIANO LUCAS
NOVEMBER 23
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $2.99
“GOLD RUSH” Part 6 of 6
The inevitable betrayal, an unexpected reward, and the moon landing of crime: the race to crown the greatest thief in the world crosses the finish line!
February 2017 Books Announced! Solicits!
Last week, you got a taste of what we’ve got coming your way this February when we announced our three 25 cent issues! Now we’ve got the rest of our solicits for you to drool over! We’ve submitted our February books for retailers to check out/order and that means we’re sharing them with you too. Let us know which books you’re most excited for in the comments!
BIRHTRIGHT #22
Story: Joshua Williamson
Art | Cover: Andrei Bressan & Adriano Lucas
February 8
32 Pages | Full Color | Teen+ | $2.99
As the Rhodes family prepares to storm Mastema’s “castle,” Mikey Rhodes is held prisoner within its deepest recesses, right where he wants to be… until an old foe reemerges.
GREEN VALLEY #5 (of 9)
Story: Max Landis
Art | Cover: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn & Jean-Francois Beaulieu
February 8
32 Pages| Full Color | Teen+ | $2.99
“End of the Legend”
The Knights of Kelodia’s quest to rid Green Valley of the evil wizard Cyril takes an astonishing turn—and nothing in their lives will ever be the same.
HORIZON #8
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Story: Brandon Thomas
Art: Juan Gedeon & Mike Spicer
Cover: Jason Howard
February 15
32 Pages | Full Color | Mature| $2.99
Weather Alert Status: Orange”
Chicago braces for a super storm as Zhia Malen kicks off the next phase of her invasion. But the connection between her world and Earth runs deeper than she imagined, making this planet hostile to EVERY species in the galaxy.
INVINCIBLE #133
Story: Robert Kirkman
Art | Cover: Ryan Ottley & Nathan Fairbairn
February 15
32 Pages| Full Color | Teen+ | $0.25
“THE END OF ALL THINGS,” Part One
Ryan Ottley returns as “THE END OF ALL THINGS” begins. This 12-part mega-story will touch every corner of the INVINCIBLE universe, and when it’s over… IT’S OVER. Every single story for the past 13 years has been leading up to this!
Also, holy crap! This issue is 25 cents to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Image Comics!
MANIFEST DESTINY #26
Story: Chris Dingess
Art | Cover: Matthew Roberts & Owen Gieni
February 15
32 Pages | Full Color | Mature | $2.99
Behind their fortified walls, the Corps of Discovery turns against each other… as the American Dream goes mad.
OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #25
Story: Robert Kirkman
Art | Cover: Paul Azaceta, & Elizabeth Breitweiser
February 22
32 Pages| Full Color | Mature | $0.25
“LIGHT OF DAY”
A major turning point in the series! New characters are introduced! Big things are in store for Kyle Barnes as he’s faced with something he could never prepare for – hope! Everything changes as we celebrate our 25th issue.
Also, holy crap! This issue is 25 cents to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Image Comics!
OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA Vol. 4
Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn
Cover: Charlie Adlard, Dave Stewart
February 15
32 Pages | Black & White | Mature | $2.99
“A Fallen House”
Maggie leads the survivors from the Hilltop to Alexandria… to see it overrun with the dead.
Also, holy crap! There are two issues of THE WALKING DEAD this month!
November 21, 2016
November 18, 2016
Introducing The MegaBox!
We are so excited about our latest announcement, you guys! Just in time for the holiday season we’re launching our brand new subscription bundle, THE MEGABOX! Shipped quarterly, every mystery box will include an exclusive McFarlane action figure, exclusive comic variant, exclusive new shirt design, exclusive enamel pin, and more. That’s a lot of exclusives for less than $50 per box!
The first box—which starts shipping early December 2016—will have a Walking Dead/Black Friday theme. These are very limited quantities so don’t delay!
You can get more details and order The MegaBox here.
Let us know in the comments what you’re most excited about and what you think might be in our first box!
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