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Minecraft: Out of Order Vol. 1 Encourages You to Build Your Own Way

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Dark Horse Books and Mojang Studios bring Minecraft fans even more reason to build their own way in a new graphic novel, Minecraft: Out of Order Volume 1. Cartoonist, writer, and filmmaker Josh Hicks helms this story as writer and artist, taking the action and adventure of Minecraft above and beyond when this comic releases in March 2025.

Riley is an unassuming farmer living a comfortable life in a small hillside hamlet, with little desire for adventure. That all changes when the militant Province of Perfect Sameness storms into town and flattens their home, led by identical twins, Paula and Prentice. On a campaign to impose their “perfect sameness” vision on the Overworld, Riley is forced to stop them, and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!

The good news is, they won’t have to save the Overworld alone. Riley is joined by their friend Charlie, a brilliant builder with a love of TNT and a tendency to ignore health and safety rules, and Jesse, a loner and former warrior for the Province of Perfect Sameness torn by guilt over her service. Together they must venture to the Province’s fortress, cross swords with the twins’ legion of soldiers, and pull off the biggest heist ever to steal back all the materials taken from their Hamlet!

With over 300 million video game copies sold across all platforms, readers can jump into one of the ever-growing adventures of Minecraft in this 88-page (6” x 9”) paperback graphic novel, Minecraft: Out of Order Volume 1, when it arrives in bookstores on March 18, 2025 and comic shops March 19, 2025. Pre-order now from TFAW, Amazon, Barnes and Noble or your local bookstore for $10.99.

Minecraft: Out of Order Volume 1

Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone kicks off an all-new Minecraft graphic novel series

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Dark Horse Books and Mojang continue their partnership, bringing fans of Minecraft new, original stories set in the world of the beloved game. Soon, Minecraft enthusiasts of all ages can dive into a new graphic novel by writer Andrew Clemson and cartoonist Jeremy Lawson on an exciting new Minecraft adventure in the clouds. Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone Volume 1 will build skyward toward audiences, arriving in October 2024.

Farmer Cobb likes to keep his crops as neat as possible, which is frustrating when he has neighbors who like to chow down on his fresh produce without asking! Then there’s villagers who can’t stop themselves from planting potatoes in his field without rhyme or reason. After a rough encounter with an Enderman he finally decides to get as far away from everyone and everything as he can . . . building a tower up into the sky! 

When a stranger shows up on his new sky island and reveals a whole town full of people who desired peace and quiet just like Cobb, he accepts an invitation to join the town of like-minded hermits and moves onto a plot they so generously give him. But he learns that his neighbors in the sky might be even more disruptive than those on the ground. As tensions rise sky high, he is reminded that he didn’t just have neighbors down below, but caring friends. Friends he may need to protect.

With over 300 million video game copies sold across all platforms, readers can jump into one of the most popular (and ever-growing) worlds in a new format when the 88-page (6” x 9”) paperback graphic novel, Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone Volume 1, hits bookstores on October 15, 2024 and comic shops October 16, 2024. Pre-order now from your local comic shop, bookstore, TFAW, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble for $10.99.

Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone Volume 1

NYCC 2023: The Noble Collection launches it Minecraft collection

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The Noble Collection, a leading manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of premium collectibles and Toyllectibles, announced the launch of its first game-inspired product assortment for Minecraft. The premium collector replicas will be exclusively available to fans on-site at New York Comic Con (Booth #1061) from October 12-13, and the Diamond Sword Collector Replica will be available for pre-order exclusively to Con attendees. On-site products will then be widely accessible online via noblecollection.com and select retailers on October 14.

In addition to the Diamond Sword Collector Replica (MSRP: $59.00), The Noble Collection’s all- new assortment will include the Torch Illuminating Collector Replica (MSRP: $39.99), Overworld Heroes vs Hostile Mobs Chess Set (MSRP: $59.99), Redstone Ore Illuminating Collector Replica (MSRP: $34.99), Diamond Ore Illuminating Collector Replica (MSRP: $34.99) and Illuminating Potion Bottle (MSRP: $39.99).

Diamond Sword Collector Replica

Torch Illuminating Collector Replica

Overworld Heroes vs Hostile Mobs Chess Set

Redstone Ore Illuminating Collector Replica

Diamond Ore Illuminating Collector Replica

Illuminating Potion Bottle

The finely crafted Minecraft Collector Replicas were created to allow fans to imagine what their favorite in-game objects might look like when brought to life. Merging the blocky, pixelated aesthetic with textures inspired by wood, stone and precious minerals, the created collection features a unique aesthetic that’s reminiscent of the game. It’s Minecraft taken to the next level – bringing blocks and virtually crafted creations to reality.

The first of its kind for the property, Minecraft’s collectible replicas feature the intricate details and thoughtful functionality that gaming fans, collectors and everyday consumers of all ages crave. The Noble Collection uses a mix of textures and finishes to mimic stylized “real-world” materials for each product in the Minecraft collection, ultimately producing a high-end finish and noticeable value that makes the products the perfect go-to for gift giving, play, the perfect addition to a collection or in-home display. The Noble Collection first announced its licensing partnership with Microsoft for Minecraft in 2022.

Straight outta Minecraft, Tales from the SMP comes to comics with Time Traveler Tales

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Streaming superstar Karl Jacobs has long teased the dream of turning his epic adventures in the popular Minecraft streaming series, Tales from the SMP, into their very own comic series. That dream is now being made reality. Dark Horse Comics, Jacobs, and veteran comics writer Dave Scheidt are joined by artist duo Kelly and Nichole Matthews and letterer Joamette Gil to craft the exciting all-ages adventure Time Traveler Tales. The cast of creators also includes main cover artist Wendi Chen, with an exclusive variant cover art for Jacobs’ own store to be revealed. The comic series will span five full-color issues, and will be available in both print and digital formats wherever comics are sold.

Oliver has a problem—a time travel problem. Some mysterious force keeps throwing him through time, and this time he’s in the Wild West, rescuing . . . circus animals? But as crazy as that is, it’s only the beginning of his adventure. Through everything that gets thrown at him, the only constant is his desire to help others, right wrongs, and understand the odd places and times to which he travels. With so little to go on, and no control over where he goes (or when!), Oliver must rely on his wit and his friends to find out and face whatever is causing him to tumble through time and space!

Anyone who’s a fan of Stephen Universe, Adventure Time, or Over the Garden Wall, in addition to fans of Minecraft, MrBeast, and Karl’s Twitch content should be ready for anything in Time Traveler Tales.

Time Traveler Tales #1 (of 5) arrives at comic shops December 06, 2023. It is now available to pre-order for $3.99 at your local comic shop.

Time Traveler Tales #1

Dark Horse presents Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1

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Dark Horse Comics and Mojang Studios present the first omnibus edition collecting comics set in the world of Minecraft, Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1. Written by Sfé R. Monster with art by Sarah Graley and colors by John J. Hill and Stef Pureins, this new collection compiles Minecraft Volumes 1-3 together in one affordable paperback volume.

Tyler’s life is turned upside down when his family has to move far away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of

Minecraft! Tyler, Evan, Candace, Tobi, and Grace spend their days going on countless adventures together in the expansive block world, always on the lookout for a new

challenge. Along the way monsters, pirates, bullies, and the dangers of the Nether will push them to the breaking point. But there is nothing these friends can’t overcome together!

Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1 includes 232 pages and measures 6 x 9”. It arrives in bookstores November 21, 2023 and in comic shops November 22, 2023 and is now available to pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and indie bookstore for $19.99.

Minecraft Omnibus Volume 1 

D&D Direct reveals new games, collectibles, toys, and more!

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Wizards of the Coast held their D&D Direct 2023 Showcase today focusing on things spinning out of Dungeons & Dragons. During the presentation, Wizards of the Coast announced new partnerships that expand the breadth of the D&D brand from digital games to physical collectibles from top toy manufacturers Hasbro and WizKids. The first of these new partnerships is with Minecraft and the launch of a new Minecraft D&D DLC, available on the Minecraft Marketplace Spring 2023!

In this new Minecraft D&D DLC, players choose among classes like barbarian or wizard and explore five iconic Forgotten Realms locations such as Candlekeep and Icewind Dale while defeating classic baddies like beholders, mimics, mindflayers and, of course, dragons! This new, original adventure allows players to customize their characters’ stats and roll 20-sided dice to determine how to proceed in fully-voiced dialogue. Play with friends and get a unique D&D experience in the world of Minecraft.

Hasbro is all in on D&D and has been creating amazing figures fans will love. Not only are there the previously announced Dicelings and 6” figures of the characters from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the classic D&D cartoon, but Hasbro showed off the Golden Archive releases of the Xanathar, an owlbear, and the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves displacer beast.

For Magic fans, Wizards also announced a special Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Secret Lair drop for Magic: The Gathering. This pack features six cards based on the characters of the film including Edgin, Larcenous Lutenist; Forge, Neverwinter Charlatan; and Holga, Relentless Rager all bearing the likeness of the actor playing the role. Pre-orders for Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves are open today!

The writing of R.A. Salvatore in the Legend of Drizzt has become synonymous with many D&D fans’ vision of the Forgotten Realms. With the release of Dao of Drizzt this fall and the upcoming conclusion to the latest trilogy featuring the drow ranger, Lolth’s Warrior, Salvatore looked back on the character that has meant so much to fans. Wizards’ partners at Gearbox Publishing and Cryptic Studios have teamed up with Salvatore to create Menzoberranzan, the 25th expansion for the popular MMO Neverwinter. The new expansion is available now on PC, Xbox, and Playstation, and lets players explore the dangerous city for the first time in the game.

WizKids has brought to life hundreds of D&D creatures over the years but none as gruesome – or adorable – as the D&D Replicas of the Realms they introduced during D&D Direct. The mimic may look like a treasure chest on the outside, but its purple tongue and vicious teeth will make any adventurer lose their lunch, and their hands, pretty quickly. The 20-inch-tall mimic is no match for the cuteness of the 11” baby owlbear figure with its “puppy dog” eyes.

D&D Direct rounded out with details on the upcoming documentary from Joe Manganiello celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the game in 2024. Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford from the D&D studio also dropped hints at what’s to come with previews of upcoming books, story hooks involving fan-favorite characters and villains, and a deeper look at pre-alpha gameplay footage from the D&D virtual tabletop (VTT) that’s currently in development at Wizards of the Coast.

Around the Tubes

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It’s one of two new comic book days! What are you all getting? Sound off in the comments below. While you think about that, here’s some comic news from around the web.

The Hollywood Reporter – DC at a Turning Point: James Gunn Pitches Secret Movie, Dwayne Johnson Flexes His Superman Power (Exclusive) – Remember the people praising this were also saying DC had no direction and Discovery was going to mess it all up

CBR – Minecraft Announces Batman DLC Featuring Nightwing, Batgirl and More – Cool.

Comicbook – Flash Star Ezra Miller Pleads Not Guilty to Burglary Charge That Could Carry Up to 26 Years in Prison – That could make a sequel difficult.

Book Riot – Paranormal YA Comics and Graphic Novels for Chills and Thrills – What would you add?

Black Adam

Dark Horse announces a new Minecraft graphic novel and boxed sets

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Collect all the official Minecraft graphic novels in this upcoming lineup! Dark Horse Books presents two new boxed sets: Minecraft Boxed Set by Sfé R. Monster and Sarah Graley, and Minecraft: Wither Without You Boxed Set by Kristen Gudsnuk. And there’s more–a new original graphic novel by Stephanie Ramirez, Minecraft: Open World—Into the Nether, for ages 10 and up.

The Minecraft Boxed Set collects Minecraft Volumes 1-3 and includes an exclusive poster by Sarah Graley. In this series, Tyler’s life is turned upside down when his family has to move away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft! Tyler, Evan, Candace, Tobi, and Grace spend their days going on countless adventures together in the expansive block world, always on the lookout for a new challenge. Along the way, monsters, pirates, bullies, and the dangers of the Nether will push them to the breaking point. But together, there’s nothing these friends can’t overcome!

The Minecraft: Wither Without You Boxed Set collects Minecraft: Wither Without You Volumes 1-3 and includes an exclusive poster by Kristen Gudsnuk. This series follows the lives of Cahira and Orion, twin monster hunters under the tutelage of Senan the Thorough. After an intense battle with an enchanted Wither, the two meet an unexpected and highly unusual ally: Atria, a girl cursed as a monster lure. To break her curse, the friends will traverse the length of the Overworld, facing dungeons, sorcerers, and even a zombie apocalypse! But what connection does Atria have to the mysterious Wither? And are the heroes a match for the powerful monster?

Minecraft: Open World—Into the Nether is a brand-new graphic novel exploring the Overworld. Sarah is new to the world of Minecraft, and without much knowledge of the world or how to play, she finds herself looking to veteran player Hector for help. Hector isn’t used to exploring the Minecraft world with anyone other than his parents, so he’s reluctant at first. However, Sarah’s enthusiasm and all-around energy bring Hector around, and the two become partners—but more importantly, friends!

Minecraft Boxed Set and Minecraft: Wither Without You Boxed Set will be available at comic stores October 12, 2022 and in bookstores October 11, 2022. Minecraft: Open World–Into the Nether will be available at comic stores October 26, 2022 and in bookstores October 25, 2022. They are all available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore. Minecraft Boxed Set and Minecraft: Wither Without You Boxed Set will retail for $32.97. Minecraft: Open World—Into the Nether will retail for $10.99.

Unboxing: Air Drop Crates April 2021 “Exploration”

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Air Drop Crates is delivering a monthly themed mystery box and they reached out for us to show off their April box, “Exploration”.

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ECCC 2019: Explore the World of Minecraft with Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld

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From blocks to panels, Minecraft returns to comics in this wonderful new anthology collection, Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld! Dark Horse, Mojang AB, and Microsoft have revealed the newest addition in their publishing partnership with more stories to come!

With tales of Witch and Pillager rivals finding common ground, a heartless griefer who bit off more than they could chew, and valiant heroes new (or not!) to the Overworld, Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld tells tales that span the world of the beloved game. Featuring stories from star writers Hope Larson, Kevin Panetta, Rafer Roberts, and Ryan North and exciting artists Meredith Gran, Jenn St-Onge, Stephen McCranie and more, this collection brings together stories from all Realms, leaving no block unturned!

Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld is set to go on sale October 15, 2019. The 88-page anthology retails for $14.99.

Dark Horse, Mojang AB, and Microsoft will also release a Free Comic Book Day offering with a Minecraft story on May 4, 2019. On June 4, 2019, the partners will release Minecraft Volume One by Sfé R. Monster, Sarah Graley, and John J. Hill. 

Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld
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