GoCollect Blog: 18 Full Size and 12 Mini Comics announced for Halloween ComicFest 2017

Halloween ComicFest 2017 Media Release -- This year, Halloween ComicFest (HCF) features a whole new selection of 30 comic book titles for the industry's most anticipated fall event taking place Saturday, October 28th, 2017 at participating comic shops worldwide.

Of the 30 titles overall, 18 are Full Size and 12 are Mini Comics. All will be available for free on Saturday, October 28th and the Mini Comics will be available for purchase in packs of 25 for $4.99 at the beginning of October, which are perfect to give to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

"We're excited at the range of titles with this year's Halloween ComicFest," said Halloween ComicFest spokesperson Michael Moccio. "In additional to the all ages Mini Comics, featuring popular characters like Donald Duck and Casper the Friendly Ghost, the Full Size Comics feature a strong showing with properties like Batman, Thor, and Hellboy! With so many fans introducing their friends and family to comics and local comic shops for the first time at events like Halloween ComicFest, it's important the titles reflect the varied interests of people coming to stores."

A complete listing of all the HCF titles, including the HCF Commemorative T-Shirt by Eisner Award-winning artist Francesco Francavilla, can be found in the July issue of Diamond Comic Distributors' PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all local comic shops on June 28th, 2017. They can also be viewed online at www.halloweencomicfest.com.

For more HCF news and updates, visit www.halloweencomicfest.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/halloweencomicfests, and follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/halloweencomic.

ACTION LAB - DANGER ZONE

BLACK BETTY ONE-SHOT—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Shawn Gabborin (A/CA) Timothy Weaver
A new title in the Zombie Tramp universe starts here! There's a new monster hunter on the scene. Got a demon in your closet? A werewolf in your woods? A siren at your local beach? Black Betty can kill anything… if you've got the money! Rock out with your new girl Black Betty as she travels the country battling anything that goes bump in the night. Plus-sized, tattooed, with rockabilly style… Black Betty isn't your average girl. Enjoy this HCF sneak peak of the ongoing series as Black Betty is paid to save a man's daughter from… well, you'll have to read to find out! [MATURE]

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

BABYTEETH #1—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Donny Cates (A) Garry Brown (CA) Elizabeth Torque
Sadie Ritter is sixteen years old, nine months pregnant, and scared out of her sweet nerdy mind. Having a baby that young is tough. But with the support of her loving family behind her, everything should be okay. Oh yeah, and her baby is also the Antichrist and will break open the barriers between the earthly and demonic planes and unleash eternal suffering upon all of humankind. Other than that, though... should be fine. A representation of Aftershock's breakout hit of 2017, presented in glorious black-and-white, from Redneck and God Country writer Donny Cates and artist Garry Brown. [MATURE]

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA: SEASON TWO—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Roberto Aguirre Sacasa (A/CA) Robert Hack
Kick off Halloween with the horror adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Learn the haunting back story of Sabrina's father, Edward Spellman. [TEEN]

ASPEN MLT INC

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ASPEN ADVENTURE—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Vince Hernandez (A/CA) Simone Di Meo
Aspen Comics' jam-packed, activity-filled, absolutely free coloring book returns… but, this time with a TWIST, and a whole gang of Aspen Animals ready to usher in a new era of fun! Readers can Choose Your Own Adventure in this time-spanning, fantasy realm-busting and speed-bursting new interactive tale! The Aspen Universe has been split into three and it's up to Aspen readers to help guide our hero creatures to safety and unite these worlds back together, all in one exciting coloring book! [ALL AGES]

BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS

LADY MECHANIKA: LA DAMA DE LA MUERTE—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Joe Benitez, M. M. Chen (A) Joe Benitez & Various (CA) Joe Benitez
After suffering a tragic loss, Lady Mechanika takes a trip to a small Mexican village just in time for their Día de los Muertos celebration. But the festivities turn truly deadly after the arrival of the Jinetes del Infierno, the mythical Hell Riders! Includes the first chapter of the Lady Mechanika Day of the Dead special, collected in the La Dama de la Muerte trade paperback. [TEEN]

DARK HORSE COMICS

HCF 2017 HELLBOY BRPD 1953 WITCH TREE RAWHEAD BLOODY BONES
(W) Mike Mignola (A) Ben Stenbeck (CA) Mike Mignola
As Hellboy continues his journey across England with his mentor, he confronts some of the most horrible figures of British folklore-Rawhead Rex and Bloody Bones. [TEEN]

IDW PUBLISHING

GHOSTBUSTERS: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Dan Schoening
It's the day after Halloween, better known as... the Day of The Dead! Melanie Ortiz returns to NYC just in time to help the Ghostbusters track down a ghost that is going to extremes to drive its family away from New York! [TEEN]

DC BUY SELL

BATMAN: NIGHT OF THE MONSTER MEN SPECIAL EDITION—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
It's the storm of the century, and it's headed straight for Gotham City. The guardians of this sprawling urban center — Nightwing, Batwoman and the Batman himself — think they've prepared for the worst. They have no idea. Thanks to the machinations of the macabre scientist Dr. Hugo Strange, the storm has unleashed a rain of monsters upon the city. Colossal creatures are stomping through the streets, terrorizing the citizens and challenging the skills of even Gotham's greatest heroes. Can the Dark Knight and his allies stem the tide of destruction? Or will the Night of the Monster Men mark the fall of the Bat? Find out in this first chapter of the Batman: Night of the Monster Men crossover from the creative team of Steve Orlando, Tom King and Riley Rossmo, reprinting Batman #7. [TEEN]

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS SPECIAL EDITION—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
Welcome to DC Super Hero High! This special Halloween Comic Fest issue features two exciting, action-packed stories from the upcoming graphic novel, DC Super Hero Girls: Past Times at Super Hero High, written by Shea Fontana and illustrated by Yancey Labat and Agnes Garbowska which readers of all ages will enjoy. The students of Super Hero High go on a one-of-a-kind field trip that will allow them to learn about history up close and personal! After a time machine mishap, Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, and company travel back in time! How will their adventures in the past affect their future? [ALL AGES]

MARVEL COMICS

HCF 2017 RUNAWAYS #1
(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Adrian Alphona
They were six normal teenagers linked only by their wealthy parents' annual business meeting...until a chance discovery revealed the shocking truth: their parents are the secret criminal society known as the Pride! Now, with their true natures exposed, the Pride will take any measures necessary to protect their organization-even if it means taking out their own children! Now on the run from their villainous parents, Nico, Chase, Karolina, Gertrude, Molly, and Alex have only each other to rely on. Eisner Award-Winning writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona craft a thoroughly modern take on the conventional teen drama! [TEEN]

HCF 2017 DARTH MAUL #1
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Luke Ross (CA) Rod Reis
Bred on hate, fear, and anger…steeped in the ways of darkness…and trained to kill. Darth Maul's time as apprentice to Darth Sidious has long been cloaked in shadows, but at last tale of revenge is revealed! From writer Cullen Bunn (DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, WOLVERINE) and artist Luke Ross (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, HERCULES) comes a tale of rage unleashed as Darth Maul prepares for his first encounter with the Jedi. [TEEN]

HCF 2017 THOR BY SIMONSON #1
(W/A/CA) Walter Simonson
Witness the classic encounter between Thor and Hela, with appearances by Loki, the Warriors Three, Sif, and more! Thor and all of Asgard is in mourning for Odin, but when Hela makes her move for Odin's body Thor must put that aside and take her on! To make matters worse, the Rainbow Bridge is shattered and Thor must find a way to bring the Asgardians home. Get ready to Ragnarok and roll!
Plus, features a backup story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby containing the first appearance of Hela! [TEEN]

KODANSHA COMICS

BATTLE ANGEL ALITA/SAILOR MOON ETERNAL EDITION PREVIEW — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Katsuhiro Otomo & Various (A) Yukito Kishiro & Various (CA) Yukito Kishiro
A special preview of brand new editions of three of the best manga of all time: Akira 35th Anniversary Edition, Battle Angel Alita Deluxe Edition, and Sailor Moon Eternal Edition! These upcoming premium manga will feature newly revised translations, new lettering, and larger art, and this is your first chance to see them! [TEEN]

NEW ENGLAND COMICS

THE TICK #1—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
Now a Show on Amazon! In honor of this year's Halloween ComicFest, NEC Press offers this special re-presentation of Ben Edlund's legendary first issue of The Tick, in a Halloween ComicFest Special Edition! The complete original first comic book appearance of The Tick, as it originally hit the stands in 1988, but now in full color! [ALL AGES]

VIZ MEDIA LLC

JUNJI ITO'S SHIVER—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W/A/CA) Junji Ito
A sample from Shiver, a collection of Junji Ito's best stories, as selected by the author himself and presented with accompanying notes and commentary. [TEEN]

YEN PRESS

THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS —HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Cassandra Claire (A/CA) Cassandra Jean
The first installment of Cassandra Claire's urban fantasy series The Mortal Instruments arrives in a graphic novel from Yen Press! [TEEN]

YOUNEEK STUDIOS

MALIKA: THE DRAGON TRIALS—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Roye Okupe (A) Chima Kalu & Various
After waking up in an alternate dimension, Malika, Queen and military commander of the Azzazian Empire, tries to make sense of her dire predicament. Before she can do so, however, Malika is approached by Oris, an Atalian deity who instructs her that the only way out of her current nightmare is passing what he calls "The Dragon Trials." [ALL AGES]

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

GRIMM TALES OF TERROR—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017
(W) Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha
In this special edition of Grimm Tales of Terror Zenescope brings to life an all-new Halloween horror story that ties directly into the upcoming independent movie. [TEEN]

DIAMOND PUBLICATIONS

CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(A) Warren Kremer
It's Halloween and Casper the Friendly Ghost wants some new friends to help him enjoy the spookiest holiday of the year. Join everyone's favorite spectral pal on a host of classic Halloween adventures with these great Halloween Comicfest Mini-Comics, which are perfect for ghost and goblin trick-or-treaters! Spread friendship instead of fright with classic Casper fun and tales the way you remember them! [ALL AGES]

GAO #1—HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
Cower at the presence of Gao, colossal kaiju of cuteness! This adorable mountain of menace unleashes destruction with every step... but how can you be mad at a face like that? [ALL AGES]

HOWARD LOVECRAFT AND THE UNDERSEA KINGDOM — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W) Bruce Brown, Sean Patrick O'Reilly
Howard Lovecraft's family has been imprisoned on a far-flung alien planet, Spot hopelessly captured, and he is slowly becoming a mindless Fishman. Accompanied by his insane father and a librarian, they must face the all-powerful ruler of the Outer Gods, a revengeful old enemy, an army of deadly monsters, and a lethal world called Yuggoth, to save the day. This is an all new story in the Howard Lovecraft trilogy and be sure to see the animated films starring Ron Perlman, Christopher Plummer, Jane Curtin, Jeffrey Combs, Doug Bradley and Mark Hamill! [ALL AGES]

ARCHIE'S MADHOUSE — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W/A) Various (CA) Bill Galvan
It's a maaaaadhouse! Archie is proud to present an assortment of spooky shenanigans from Archie's Madhouse, a series of wild and wacky tales that are sure to leave going crazy for more! [ALL AGES]

BOOM! ONE EN-HAUNTED EVENING—MINI-COMIC EVENT BUNDLE
(W) Liz Prince (A/CA) Kat Leyh
In this original story by BOOM! Box creators Liz Prince (Coady and the Creepies) and Kat Leyh (Lumberjanes), it's a SPOOOOOOOKY night for the Lumberjanes as Mal, Molly, Ripley, Jo, April, and Jen gather around to dress up and scare themselves silly with a mystery dinner game featuring your favorite BOOM! Box characters! But when the creeps take a turn for the truly terrifying, the girls might find out that this mystery isn't quite what they expected! [ALL AGES]

DONALD DUCK'S HALLOWEEN SCREAM! #2 — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W/A) William Van Horn (CA) Daniel Branca
"Kid Stuff!" Master painter Donald Duck thinks he's a new Rembrandt — but with a little help from his nephews, he's about to meet his match in a haunted house! [ALL AGES]

WRAPPED UP — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W) Dave Scheidt (A/CA) Scoot McMahon
Meet Milo, a regular kid like you and me, but he's also a mummy. His best friend is a wizard and they love eating pizza and just hanging out. Did we mention that Milo's family are also mummies? Wrapped Up is a story about growing up and feeling like the only sane person in a crazy world. This a preview of the new up-coming monthly comic from Cub House debuting this October. [ALL AGES]

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W) Stefan Petrucha (A/CA) Allen Gladfelter
In this all-new excerpt from the graphic novel based on the hit Sony Picture Animation movie series, Drac, Mavis, and the Drac Pack are back! The hotel faces a PR nightmare when nearby Kakieland theme park owner, Stephen Cling, visits Hotel Transylvania with a devious mission to reunite the monsters with their monstrous reputation by catching Drac in the act. Will Drac be caught behaving badly? Sink your teeth into this adventure! [ALL AGES]

STITCHED — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W) Mariah McCourt (A/CA) Aaron Alexovich
A special excerpt from the premiere Charmz graphic novel. Crimson Volania Mulch has a problem; she just woke up in a crypt and, besides her name, has no idea of who, where, or what she is. Welcome to the Cemetery of Assumptions, a vast landscape of stones, mausoleums, and secrets. Home to monsters and mayhem, it may also hold the answers to her unknown parentage. Crimson is a resourceful patchwork girl and determined to find the answers. [ALL AGES]

WITCH BOY — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W/A/CA) Molly Ostertag
In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted — and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help — as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family and be truly himself. [ALL AGES]

HCF 2017 MOONLIGHTERS #1 — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
(W) Katie Schenkel (A/CA) Cal Moray
After being bitten by a strange girl, Renee has been changing. So she recruits the Moonlighters to solve her werewolf problem. But she finds out 1) They help monsters, not hunt them and 2) The Moonlighters are a team of werewolves themselves! [ALL AGES]

POKÉMON: OMEGA RUBY AND ALPHA SAPPHIRE — HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2017 MINI COMIC BUNDLE
Years have passed, and now Sapphire and Emerald are training in the new techniques of Mega Evolution to prepare for the next crisis of epic proportions. And they'll need Ruby's help! All Ages. [ALL AGES]

ABOUT HALLOWEEN COMICFEST -- Halloween ComicFest is an annual event where participating comic book specialty shops across North America and beyond celebrate the Halloween season by giving away Halloween-themed comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. The event is the perfect opportunity to introduce friends and family to the many reasons why comic shops are a great destination for Halloween-themed comic books, products, and merchandise. Visit www.halloweencomicfest.com for more information and to find a participating comic shop.