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Preview: Blade #1

Blade #1

(W) Bryan Hill (A/CA) Elena Casagrande
Rated T+
In Shops: Jul 19, 2023
SRP: $4.99

Marvel’s slickest vampire hunter returns in a brand new ongoing by Bryan Hill (KILLMONGER) and Elena Casagrande (BLACK WIDOW)! True evil is patient. And a dark, ancient power has been simmering quietly for centuries…and when Blade himself is the one to unknowingly unleash it, Marvel’s entire supernatural underworld will come out of hiding to demand he handle it. Or pay a pound of flesh for his mistakes. Bloodbaths, blackmail and Blade – you won’t want to miss the explosive first issue of this new volume!

Blade #1

A new age of vampire hunting begins in July with Blade #1

A new age of vampire hunting begins next month! Blade, the Daywalker, is back in an all-new ongoing solo series written by Bryan Hill and drawn by Elena Casagrande. Blade’s latest saga will kick off when he unknowingly unleashes a dark, ancient power that’s been simmering for centuries… Known only as the Adana, Marvel’s entire supernatural underworld will be thrown in turmoil and it’s up to Blade to handle it — or pay a pound of flesh for his mistake! Get ready for bloodbaths and blackmail as Hill and Casagrande return Blade to his gory glory!

Blade #1 will provide an ideal entry point into the saga of this horror and pop culture icon whose starpower is set to grow even larger in the years ahead. Check out all the Blade #1 covers plus Casagrande and Jordie Bellaire’s interior artwork, including a first look at the Adana herself, and experience this pulse-pounding debut issue on July  19!

Also, don’t miss a special prelude comic coming to Marvel Unlimited later this summer, Blade: First Bite Infinity Comic! Blade is forced to confront secrets from his past in order to find answers about his future in this revelatory plunge into the character’s history from Hill and artist Mack Chater!

Preview: Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #4

Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #4

(W) Danny Lore (A/CA) Karen Darboe
Rated T+
In Shops: May 17, 2023
SRP: $3.99

Blade stayed away from his daughter for years to keep her safe – but now the supernatural has come to Brielle’s door and struck a blow at the person she loves most! Now both Daywalkers will face life-and-death stakes as one of Blade’s old nemeses makes his play for Atlanta? with BLOODLINE at the center of his evil plan!

Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #4

Marvel Select Blade Daywalks Into Comic Shops This Week!

Vampires beware! The fearless vampire hunter Blade has arrived in comic shops, courtesy of Diamond Select ToysMarvel Select action figure line, and he is ready for war!

Equipped with an arsenal of weapons, including sword, guns, stakes and more, plus the holsters to carry it all, this 1:10 scale figure of Eric “Cross” Brooks also includes interchangeable normal and vamped-out heads.

Standing approximately 7 inches tall, this collector-edition action figure features 16 points of articulation and comes in display-ready Select action figure packaging, with side panel artwork for shelf reference. Designed by Yuri Timg, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!

Diamond Select Toys Coming this Fall: Blade, Aragorn, Han Solo and More!

It’s almost April, which means it’s almost time for a new Previews catalog from Diamond Comic Distributors! And in those pages, there are a ton of great new items from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD, scheduled for release this fall. Whether your thing is Green Hornet, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Pacific Rim, Star Wars, TMNT, or the Nightmare Before Christmas, there’s something for everyone!

Green Hornet Kato 1/7 Scale Resin Mini-Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! Gangsters beware! Green Hornet’s sidekick Kato is battling his way into the Diamond Select Toys line of mini-busts! Standing approximately 6 inches tall, this 1/7 scale bust of Kato is based on his appearance in the 1960s TV series, and sits atop a detailed pedestal base. It will look great next to your Batman 1966 mini-bust collection! Limited to 1,000 pieces, it comes packaged with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Barry Bradfield, hand-sculpted by Jean St. Jean! SRP: $59.99

Lord of the Rings Gallery Aragorn PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! It’s the Return of the King! Aragorn, son of Arathorn, is the first in a line of Gallery Dioramas based on the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy! This approximately 10-inch sculpture shows “Strider” with his sword at the ready, and is made of high-quality PVC with detailed sculpting and paint applications. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Anissa Tchoub! SRP: $59.99

Pacific Rim Uprising Deluxe Action Figures Special Ops Series 1 Asst

A Diamond Select Toys release! Return to the world of Pacific Rim with a new assortment of action figures! The Jaegers that took down the kaiju threat are back in new roles, and with those new roles come new paint jobs! Saber Athena MK2, Obsidian Fury (Energy Dispersion Armor) and Valor Omega (Jungle Ops) make up Series 1, with more Jaegers to follow! Each 7- to 9-inch figure features over 16 points of articulation and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed and sculpted by Big Shot Toy Works! SRP: $29.99/ea.

Marvel Animated Style Blade Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD release! Bloodsuckers beware! The daywalking half-vampire once called Eric Brooks, now called Blade, is the newest animated-style statue from Gentle Giant LTD! Based on the Marvel cover artwork of Skottie Young, this statue of Blade lunging forward with sword in hand measures approximately 3.5 inches tall. It is limited to only 3,000 pieces and comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Sculpted by Casen Barnard! SRP: $59.99

Marvel Gallery Comic Gambit PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! The ragin’ Cajun is now the newest X-Men Gallery Diorama! Remy LeBeau, a.k.a. Gambit, grips his staff and throws some charged-up playing cards in this all-new 10-inch sculpture from DST. Standing on a mass of twisted metal, Gambit Is the perfect addition to your X-Men collection! Made of high-quality PVC, it comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Varner Studios! SRP: $59.99

Marvel Legends in 3D Movie Star-Lord 1/2 Scale Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! Who? Star-Lord, man! The leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy is (almost) a legend in outer space, and now he’s a Legend in 3D! Wearing his distinctive helmet and balanced atop a base styled after his ship The Milano, this ½ scale, approximately 10-inch resin bust features detailed sculpting and paint applications. It is limited to only 1,000 pieces and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella! SRP: $200.00

Nightmare Before Christmas Best of Action Figures Series 3 Asst.

A Diamond Select Toys release! With Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, the best keep coming! This third series of the NBX toy line’s greatest hits features Oogie Boogie, Santa Jack and Zero; Oogie Boogie features a removable face, Santa Jack features multiple points of articulation, and Zero features a doghouse and articulated flight base. Each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Cortes Studios. SRP: $24.99/ea.

Star Wars A New Hope Han Solo Premier Collection 1/7 Scale Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD release! Never tell him the odds! Han Solo draws his blaster and prepares for a fight in this all-new 1/7 scale statue, part of Gentle Giant LTD’s Premier Collection! Wearing his iconic vest and striding across a metallic landing platform, the Corellian smuggler stands approximately 10 inches tall and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. This statue is limited to only 3,000 pieces, and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $175.00

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Lando Calrissian Milestones 1/6 Scale Statue

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! This deal keeps getting better all the time! The smoothest of space station supervisors is now one very cool 1/6 scale statue! Part of the Star Wars Milestones line, Lando strikes a pose with cape flaring and blaster in hand in this approximately 13-inch sculpture. This edition is limited to only 1,500 pieces, and comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Paul Harding! Shopping online? Order the website-exclusive version, with interchangeable blasters, only at gentlegiantltd.com! SRP: $250.00

Star Wars The Mandalorian Paz Vizsla 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! All hail the House of Vizsla! The descendant of many great leaders, Paz Vizsla is a heavily armed, heavily armored Mandalorian who once did Din Djarin a great service. Standing approximately 6 inches tall atop a pedestal base, with his massive gun leveled, Paz Vizsla features detailed sculpting and paint applications. Limited to only 3000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $150.00

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Gallery Raphael PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! We’re getting the gang back together! Joining Leonardo in our new line of TMNT Gallery Dioramas, Raphael takes his place in the connecting rooftop display! This all-new sculpture stands approximately 9 inches tall, and depicts the hot-headed ninja turtle wielding his twin sais. Made of high-quality PVC it comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Kinetic Underground, sculpted by Sandro Luis Sampaio! Coming soon: Michelangelo and Donatello! SRP: $75.00

Preview: Blade: Vampire Nation #1

Blade: Vampire Nation #1

(W) Mark Russell (A) Dave Wachter, Mico Suayan (CA) Valerio Giangiordano
RATED T+
In Shops: Nov 16, 2022
SRP: $4.99

• A deep dive into Dracula’s new kingdom as established in AVENGERS. Starring BLADE, the sheriff of Vampire Nation!
• An assassination threatens to unravel the fledgling country and spread chaos throughout the world. But is getting rid of a nation full of bloodsuckers really all that bad of an idea? Blade himself isn’t too sure…

Blade: Vampire Nation #1

Preview: Blade: Vampire Nation #1

Blade: Vampire Nation #1

(W) Mark Russell (A) Dave Wachter, Mico Suayan (CA) Valerio Giangiordano
RATED T+
In Shops: Nov 16, 2022
SRP: $4.99

• A deep dive into Dracula’s new kingdom as established in AVENGERS. Starring BLADE, the sheriff of Vampire Nation!
• An assassination threatens to unravel the fledgling country and spread chaos throughout the world. But is getting rid of a nation full of bloodsuckers really all that bad of an idea? Blade himself isn’t too sure…

Blade: Vampire Nation #1

Diamond Select Toys New to Pre-Order: AEW, D&D, Marvel Select and More!

It’s almost November, and you know what that means! The new Previews catalog is almost out! And that means there are a bunch of new Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD products going up for pre-order. A new Gallery Diorama from All Elite Wrestling; new Minimates from Dungeons and Dragons; new busts, statues and Jumbos from Star Wars; and new busts, statues and action figures from Marvel! It’s the best of all worlds!

AEW Gallery Jon Moxley PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! The Wild Thing has entered the building! Looking at this approximately 10-inch Gallery Diorama of All Elite Wrestling champion Jon Moxley, you can practically hear his entrance music! Standing on a chair with one foot up on a barricade, Moxley holds his belt draped over his shoulder and points at his would-be challenger. Made of high-quality PVC, this sculpture features detailed sculpting and paint applications and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Gariel Cassata and sculpted by Patrick Piggott! SRP: $59.99

Dungeons & Dragons Minimates Animated Heroes Deluxe Box Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! Enter the Dragons! Diamond Select Toys’ first product from Dungeons & Dragons comes to you from the animated world of the D&D cartoon of the 1980s! This deluxe box set of six 2-inch Minimates includes the entire team of heroes: Bobby the Barbarian, Diana the Acrobat, Eric the Cavalier, Hank the Ranger, Presto the Magician and Sheila the Thief! Plus, get a tiny figurine of Uni the Unicorn! Each Minimate features multiple points or articulation and character-specific accessories, and all parts are fully interchangeable! They come packaged in a full-color, book-styled window box with a fifth-panel cover. Designed and illustrated by Barry Bradfield! Coming Soon: The Villains! SRP: $50.00

Legends in 3D Marvel Dr Strange Movie 1/2 Scale Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! By the Vishanti! Doctor Stephen Strange is a legend in this dimension, and now he’s a Legend in 3-Dimensions! This approximately 10-inch, ½ scale bust depicts Doctor Strange as he appears in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, including his cape, Eye of Agamotto amulet and a fiery pedestal base. It features actor likeness, including detailed sculpting and paint applications. Limited to only 1000 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color window box with a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Joe Allard, sculpted by Rocco Tartamella. SRP: $200.00

Marvel Comic Gallery Electro PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! Unleash the Sinister Six! Electrically powered supervillain Electro joins fellow Spider-foes Kraven, Vulture, Mysterio and Doctor Octopus to continue to build the Spider-Man-hating Sinister Six! Wearing his classic green-and-yellow lightning-bolt costume, Max Dillon charges up his fists as he stands over a pair of moneybags. This approximately 10-inch sculpture is made of high-quality PVC and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Caesar, sculpted by Alterton! SRP: $59.99

Marvel Movie Gallery Black Panther Wakanda Forever Namor PVC Diorama

A Diamond Select Toys release! The long wait is over! Not only is the highly anticipated Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever, almost here, we’re this close to the debut of Namor the Sub-Mariner in live action! To celebrate, DST is offering a new Gallery Diorama of the crown prince of Atlantis, coming to stores next year! Measuring approximately 10 inches tall, this sculpture is made of high-quality PVC and comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Leo Silva, sculpted by Alejandro Pereira! SRP: $59.99

Marvel Animated Style Peter Parker Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD release! As a teen, Peter Parker had the worst of both worlds. Disrespected as a teenager and demonized as a superhero, he still found a way to make both halves of his lives work. Now, Gentle Giant LTD has captured that duality in this all-new animated-style sculpture of Peter Parker! Based on the Marvel cover artwork of Skottie Young, this approximately 4-inch statue features art-accurate sculpting and painting and is limited to only 3000 pieces. It comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. Sculpted by Casen Barnard! SRP: $59.99

Marvel Comic Daredevil 1/7 Scale Mini-Bust

A Diamond Select Toys release! Hell’s Kitchen is burning, and Daredevil is there to stop it! This 1/7 scale, approximately 6-inch diorama of the Man Without Fear depicts him wielding his billy clubs, with a ninja star stuck in one of them, all atop a base depicting a flaming New York City neighborhood. Limited to only 3000 pieces, this bust comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Designed by Nelson X. Asencio, sculpted by Juan Pitluk! SRP: $90.00

Marvel Select Blade Collector’s Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! Vampires beware! The fearless vampire hunter Blade has arrived in the Marvel Select action figure line, and he is ready for war! Equipped with an arsenal of weapons, including sword, guns, stakes and more, the Daywalker also includes interchangeable normal and vamped-out heads. Standing approximately 7 inches tall, this collector-edition action figure features 16 points of articulation and comes in display-ready Select action figure packaging, with side panel artwork for shelf reference. Designed by Yuri Timg, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! SRP: $29.99

Star Wars The Mandalorian Ahsoka Tano 12″ Jumbo Figure

A Gentle Giant LTD Release! That’s one big Togruta! Ahsoka Tano, former padawan to Anakin Skywalker, is now Jumbo-sized, as the newest Jumbo figure from Gentle Giant LTD! Standing 12 inches tall with 5 points of articulation, Ahsoka is based on her Mandalorian appearance and sculpted in a retro “Kenner” style. She includes her two lightsabers as accessories and comes packaged on a retro-style cardback inside a resealable blister card. SRP: $80.00

Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi Grand Inquisitor Premier Collection 1/7 Scale Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD Release! Begin the Inquisition! The Jedi-hunting Grand Inquisitor, as seen in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, is now the latest Premier Collection Statue from GG LTD! Standing approximately 11 inches tall, this 1/7 scale resin statue depicts the Inquisitor holding up his double-bladed lightsaber, as if daring his opponent to attack. Limited to only 2000 pieces, it comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $200.00

Star Wars A New Hope Yoda Milestones 1/6 Scale Statue

A Gentle Giant LTD Release! When 900 years old you reach, look this good you will not! The wizened Jedi master who trained Luke Skywalker until his death, Yoda is now the latest 1/6 scale statue in the Milestones line. Measuring approximately 5 and ½ inches tall, leaning against a rotted tree stump on Dagobah, this sculpture is in scale to other Milestones statues, and is limited to only 1000 pieces. It comes packaged with a numbered certificate of authenticity in a full-color box. SRP: $200.00

Marvel Studios shifts its movie release schedule

Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios is already shifting around its movie release schedule of Phase 4 and 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Blade, Untitled Deadpool Movie, Fantastic Four, and Avengers: Secret Wars all have new release dates, many of these only recently announced.

BLADE

Previously dated 11/3/23 moves to 9/6/24

UNTITLED DEADPOOL MOVIE

Previously dated 9/6/24 moves to 11/8/24

FANTASTIC FOUR

Previously dated 11/8/24 moves to 2/14/25

AVENGERS: SECRET WARS

Previously dated 11/7/25 moves to 5/1/26

Around the Tubes

It’s new comic book day! What are you all excited for? What do you plan on getting? Sound off in the comments below! Here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web to start your day.

Book Riot – The Yom Kippur Comic That Finally Made Ben Grimm (Officially) Jewish – Some nice comic history.

Kotaku – Warner Bros. Really Wants You To Know That Gotham Knights Will Look Great On PC – But how does it play?

CBR – Marvel’s Blade Reboot Loses Director Bassam Tariq – Will the “sky is falling” commentary happen like when it happens for a DC film?

Reviews

CBR – Action Comics #1047
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Action Comics #1047
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