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Rick Remender and Max Fiumara team for The Sacrificers

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Writer Rick Remender joins forces with artist Max Fiumara to take readers to the ethereal, science fiction world of The Sacrificers. This all-new, ongoing series—which was teased to fans with a special Free Comic Book Day edition earlier this month—will officially launch in August from Image Comics.

This epic new story joins Remender’s vast body of beloved creator-owned work with top tier artists under the Giant Generator imprint at Image. In this tradition, the debut issue of The Sacrificers will feature eye-melting variant covers by artists Julian Totino Tedesco, Tula Lotay, Jenny Frison, Matteo Scalera, J.G. Jones, Nic Klein, J.H. Williams III, and Mike Mignola alongside series artist Fiumara.

In The Sacrificers, tomorrow is a harmonious paradise thanks to five families who make everything perfect…for the price of one child per household. Now, as that bill comes due, a son expected to give everything for a family that never loved him and an affluent daughter determined to destroy utopia who must now unite to end one generation’s unnaturally protracted reign.

The Sacrificers #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 2:

  • Cover A by Max Fiumara – Diamond Code JUN230009
  • Cover B by Julian Totino Tedesco – Diamond Code JUN230010
  • Cover C (1:10) by Tula Lotay – Diamond Code JUN230011
  • Cover D (1:15) by Jenny Frison – Diamond Code JUN230012
  • Cover E (1:20) by Matteo Scalera – Diamond Code JUN230013
  • Cover F (1:25) by J.G. Jones – Diamond Code JUN230014
  • Cover G (1:30) by Nic Klein – Diamond Code JUN230015
  • Cover H (1:35) by J.H. Williams III – Diamond Code JUN230016
  • Cover I (1:50) by Mike Mignola – Diamond Code JUN230017
The Sacrificer

Massive Launches 2 new imprints a Sean Gordon Murphy book, and partners with Sumerian

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The Plot Holes

Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that Massive Publishing, known for its inaugural imprint, Whatnot Publishing, will move into the Deluxe Tier with the June 2023 PREVIEWS catalog. In its first six months of publication, Massive distributed over 800,000 units to shops around the world. Massive has also announced 2 new imprints, the release of Sean Gordon Murphy‘s The Plot Holes, and will be distributing Sumerian Comics to the retail and direct market.

Sean Gordon Murphy’s new comic!

Massive’s first non-imprint series is the long-awaited retail release of The Plot Holes by writer/illustrator, Sean Gordon Murphy. With the release of the mini-series, Murphy makes his return to his creator-owned roots for the first time since building his own groundbreaking Batman universe at DC Comics in 2017.

Murphy, who won an American Library Association award with his first ever creator-owned book Off Road (released by Oni in 2005) will kick-off the MASSIVE flagship line this August, with cover variants by legendary artist such as Walt Simonson, Klaus Janson, Dan Panosian, Matteo Scalera, and more.

Two new imprints!

Massive also will mark its move to the Deluxe Tier category with the launch of multiple new imprints, significantly expanding its publishing footprint. Each new imprint will have its own unique flavor and creative direction spearheaded by a mix of established trailblazers in the industry and up-and-coming voices. They include…

Overlook: Catering to readers with a penchant for the macabre, the horror focused imprint will be helmed by arguably the most prolific horror writer in comics today, Cullen Bunn and Hustle & Heart Films CEO Heath Amodio. The high-end horror brand will also feature a who’s who of show runners and writers from across the Film and TV space alongside comic industry pros.

Kingwood Comics: An imprint focused on Black characters and stories will launch this September with the first retail distribution of the celebrated series Harriet Tubman, Demon Slayer, soon to be a live-action series on Disney +. The books creator, David Crownson will helm the Kingwood imprint as it builds on the legacy of diverse creators in comic books and highlights groundbreaking talent such as Courtland Ellis, Nikolas Draper-Ivey, Caanan White, Khary Randolph, and more.

Sumerian distribution!

Sumerian Comics: The publishing arm of Sumerian Records will join forces with Massive this fall as it shifts its primary publishing focus to licensed TV, Film and Music related properties curated by Co-Publishers Nathan Yocum and Ryan Swanson. Sumerian’s first release will be Bad Omens: Concrete Jungle #1, the comic series inspired by the popular band of the same name.

Robert Kirkman and Lorenze De Felici announce a stacked variant cover lineup for Void Rivals #1

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Skybound has revealed the variant cover offering for Void Rivals #1, the debut issue of the new comic book series from the iconic Oblivion Song team of Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici, along with colorist Matheus Lopes and letterer Rus Wooton.

Void Rivals promises to introduce the world to an all-new shared universe with a surprise that won’t be revealed until the first issue arrives in comic book shops on June 14, 2023. 

Void Rivals #1 will feature a main cover by De Felici, along with an impressive lineup of variant covers by some of the top artists in the industry today that will reveal more about these new characters and their worlds, including 

  • Ethan Young (The Dragon Path) will draw the cover for the rotating cover B variant slot 
  • The series will feature three incentive variants: 
  • A 1:10 copy incentive for cover C, with issue 1 by Matteo Scalera (Batman) 
  • A 1:25 copy incentive for cover D, with issue #1 art by Karen S. Darboe (Bloodline: Daughter of Blade) 
  • A 1:50 copy incentive for cover E, with issue #1 art by Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) and colors by Jay David Ramos (Avengers) 
  • Cover F will feature a blank sketch cover 

In Void Rivals, war rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war. However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?   

Void Rivals #1 will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 14.  

The Ambassadors #1 gets a special edition reprint

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Superstar creative duo Mark Millar and Frank Quitely’s The Ambassadors is completely sold out at the distributor level. Image Comics will rush a reprint through production this week in order to keep up with feverish customer demand for this exciting new launch. The second printing will be a special edition of this smash-hit and will contain 29 pages of story plus exclusive, bonus backmatter material showcasing Quitely’s process for translating the scripts into some of the greatest artwork in modern comics.

This six issue Netflix miniseries from Image Comics leads into the highly anticipated “Big Game” summer event being prepped by Nemesis: Reloaded (with superstar Jorge Jiminez), Night Club with Juanan Ramirez, and the brand new volume of The Magic Order—currently being made as a huge live action show for the streamer. This big 2023 Summer event BIG GAME, will have Millarworld characters from Kick-Ass, Kingsman, Starlight, Jupiter’s Legacy, and more, come together in a huge adventure drawn by Marvel superstar Pepe Larraz.

Featuring white-hot list of artists handling each of the six interconnected issues—including Olivier Coipel, Travis Charest, Matteo Buffagni, Karl Kerschl, and Matteo Scalera—this buzzworthy new series is a can’t miss addition to readers’ pull-list.

The Ambassadors #1 Special Edition arrives April 26.

The Ambassadors #1 Special Edition

No/One sells at on the day of release

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Massive-verse mastermind Kyle Higgins strikes again—this time with partners-in-crime Brian Buccellato and Geraldo Borges—for another breakout hit entry in his burgeoning shared superhero universe with, No/One. The entirety of No/One #1’s inventory was quickly slain earlier this morning—same day as its release—and Image Comics will fast-track the popular new premier back to print this week in order to keep hot on the trail of fan enthusiasm.

The No/One, second printing will feature new cover art by Matteo Scalera and colored by Buccellato.

So what’s No/One about? This gritty, true-crime-style mystery follows The Richard Roe murders, which shocked the city of Pittsburgh. In the months since, the killings have sparked a dangerous political movement, copycat killers, and a masked vigilante who’s still determined to hold the powerful accountable. Not a symbol. Not a hero. They could be anyone. They’re NO/ONE.

No/One is a ten issue comic book maxiseries joining Radiant Black, Rogue Sun, Radiant Red, The Dead Lucky, Radiant Pink, Inferno Girl Red, and C.O.W.L. in the expanding shared Massive-Verse and is perhaps the most unique, creatively boundary-pushing entry yet.

No/One#1, second printing and No/One #2 will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 19:

  • NO/ONE #1, second printing – Diamond Code FEB238234
  • NO/ONE #2 Cover A – Diamond Code FEB230226
  • NO/ONE #2 Cover B – Diamond Code FEB230227
  • NO/ONE #2 Cover C – Diamond Code FEB230228
No/One #1 2nd printing

The “Big Game” summer event launches in March with The Ambassadors

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Bestselling dream team Mark Millar and Frank Quitely launch the first issue of The Ambassadors in March with a checklist of white-hot artists handling each of the six interconnected issues. The lineup includes: Olivier Coipel, Travis Charest, Matteo Buffagni, Karl Kerschl, and Matteo Scalera—a wish-list for any comic book fan.

This six issue Netflix miniseries will hit shelves in March from Image Comics as part of the highly anticipated “Big Game” summer event being prepped by Nemesis: Reloaded (with superstar Jorge Jiminez), Night Club with Juanan Ramirez, and the brand new volume of The Magic Order—currently being made as a huge live action show for the streamer. The Ambassadors will lead directly into the big 2023 Summer event “Big Game”, where all the Millarworld characters from Kick-Ass, Kingsman, Starlight, Jupiter’s Legacy, and more, come together in a huge adventure drawn by Marvel superstar Pepe Larraz.

The Ambassadors #1 will also feature variant covers by Larraz and Gigi Cavenago and give us a superhero comic unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.

This new series promises an enormous story about ordinary people from around the world and explores what makes a select few worthy of power.

The Ambassadors #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 29.

A new Tokyo Ghost cover revealed as Rick Remender’s Giant Studios kicks off a line of reprints and collected editions

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Comics titan Rick Remender’s Giant Generator Studios line of bestsellers will see a number of exciting upcoming releases next year—including a long-anticipated reprint of the Tokyo Ghost hardcover co-created with artist Sean Gordon Murphy—all published by Image Comics. Image has revealed new cover art by Murphy to grace the upcoming Tokyo Ghost hardcover reprint which will land on shelves in April 2023.

Upcoming Giant Generator titles greenlit for publication include to following, with more to come:

  • 12/21—Seven To Eternity deluxe hardcover (co-created with artist Jerome Opeña)
  • 4/19/2023—Tokyo Ghost deluxe hardcover (co-created w/Murphy, featuring new cover art by Murphy)
  • 4/5/2023—Deadly Class Book One deluxe hardcover (co-created with artist Wes Craig)
  • 4/5/2023—Black Science: The Complete Story compendium trade paperback edition (co-created with artist Matteo Scalera featuring new cover art by Scalera)
  • 6/14/2023—The Scumbag: The Complete Story deluxe hardcover(featuring various collaborating artists, cover by Greg Tocchini)
  • 6/28/2023—Deadly Class Book Four deluxe hardcover (co-created with artist Craig)
  • 8/9/2023—A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance deluxe hardcover (co-created with André Lima Araújo)
  • 11/8/2023—Fear Agent Book One deluxe hardcover (co-created with artist Tony Moore & Opeña)
  • 11/15/2023—Fear Agent Book Two deluxe hardcover (co-created with artist Moore & Opeña)
Tokyo Ghost

Preview: Batman: One Bad Day – Mr. Freeze #1

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Batman: One Bad Day – Mr. Freeze #1

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Matteo Scalera
In Shops: Nov 15, 2022
SRP: $7.99

Going back to the Dark Knight’s early days in Gotham City: Batman and Robin, Dick Grayson, face down the coldest winter Gotham City has ever seen. A winter so cold that Mr. Freeze, Victor Fries, no longer needs his containment suit to survive; he is in an element where he can thrive. Robin empathizes with Mr. Freeze, all Freeze wants to do is save his wife, Nora–but Batman warns Robin not to give his empathy to Victor Fries. He’s a man who decided his own fate a long time ago and he deserves none of our warmth. And this winter… he will show his true wickedness and power. The powerhouse creative team of bestselling writer GERRY DUGGAN (X-Men, Deadpool, Arkham Manor) and MATTEO SCALERA (WHITE KNIGHT PRESENTS: HARLEY QUINN, Black Science) brings you Mr. Freeze’s most frigid story yet.

Batman: One Bad Day - Mr. Freeze #1

Preview: Batman: One Bad Day – Mr. Freeze #1

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Batman: One Bad Day – Mr. Freeze #1

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Matteo Scalera
In Shops: Nov 15, 2022
SRP: $7.99

Going back to the Dark Knight’s early days in Gotham City: Batman and Robin, Dick Grayson, face down the coldest winter Gotham City has ever seen. A winter so cold that Mr. Freeze, Victor Fries, no longer needs his containment suit to survive; he is in an element where he can thrive. Robin empathizes with Mr. Freeze, all Freeze wants to do is save his wife, Nora–but Batman warns Robin not to give his empathy to Victor Fries. He’s a man who decided his own fate a long time ago and he deserves none of our warmth. And this winter… he will show his true wickedness and power. The powerhouse creative team of bestselling writer GERRY DUGGAN (X-Men, Deadpool, Arkham Manor) and MATTEO SCALERA (WHITE KNIGHT PRESENTS: HARLEY QUINN, Black Science) brings you Mr. Freeze’s most frigid story yet.

Batman: One Bad Day - Mr. Freeze #1

Preview: Magic Vol. 2

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Magic Vol. 2

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Ig Guara (CA) Matteo Scalera
In Shops: Oct 12, 2022
SRP: $24.99

Writer Jed MacKay (Moon Knight) and artist Ig Guara (Teen Titans) bring a thrilling conclusion to the first story arc of Magic!
An ancient avatar has a hold on Ravnica, and it will take the shared power of Kaya, ghost assassin, Ral Zarek, supreme science mage, and Vraska, fearless queen of the Golgari (plus the unexpected help of a certain necromancer) to even have a chance of defeating it.
From assassinations to conspiracies and all-out war, the adventure will test the planeswalkers’ abilities, the limits of magic itself, and their friendship, catapulting the story into the next unforgettable arc!
Collects Magic #6-10.

Magic Vol. 2
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