Week of May 8, 2018
May 6, 2018
At this time of year it’s typically theatrical movies that provide the most interesting releases, but this week there's only one major film due, the finale to the Fifty Shades trilogy, but there are a few items of real interest including the complete first season of the Cartoon Network series Bunnicula , and lower-priced collection of 15 feature-length English murder mysteries from the Midsomer Murders franchise, and a gritty live-action adaptation of the "body horror" manga series Parasyte .
'Black Panther' Creeps Toward $700 Million Domestic
May 6, 2018
Marvel Studios’ superhero crossover hit Avengers: Infinity War dropped just 56% in its second weekend as it raced to $450 million in North America and $1 billion worldwide.
Adoption, Feminism, Gentrification, Diversion, and the Founder of American Libertarianism
May 4, 2018
Drawn & Quarterly has announced their winter 2019 lineup, which includes Peter Bagge, Julie Delporte, James Sturm, and more.
New Dexterity Game from Aza Chen
May 4, 2018
Renegade Game Studios will release new dexterity game Circus Puppy, by Doggy Go!, Kitty Paw, and Shiba Inu House designer Aza Chan, this summer.
'Pokemon', Barnes & Noble's New Set, Racking by Age (or Not), Upcoming Releases
May 4, 2018
We spoke to VIZ Media Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Kevin Hamric about the market for kids graphic novels, Pokémon, Barnes & Noble's new set, racking by age, and VIZ's upcoming kids releases.
Tour Engages Retailers and Customers
May 4, 2018
BOOM! Studios' Direct Market Representative Morgan Perry will be visiting comic shops across the United States to engage directly with customers and staff.
'Forbidden Fortress' Explores Feudal Japan
May 4, 2018
Upcoming Shadows of Brimstone releases include a new stand-alone core set/expansion set, two Mission Pack expansions, and a Deluxe OtherWorld expansion.
From Marvel Comics
May 4, 2018
Tony Stark Iron Man #1 debuts with "The Many Armors of Iron Man" variant covers!
From Dynamite Entertainment
May 4, 2018
Here's a preview of Sheena: Queen of the Jungle Vol. 1 TP, published by Dynamite Entertainment.
Deduction Card Game from Osprey
May 4, 2018
Osprey Games is sending players in search of an unknown creature in the new deduction card game Cryptid.
From Thundergryph Games
May 4, 2018
The nature-themed set collection game Spirits of the Forest will release on July 13, through Thundergryph's partner, Passport Game Studio.
As Comics and Graphic Novel Sales Surge
May 4, 2018
Comics and graphic novel sales surged 11.08% vs. the previous year in April.