Media Release -- This October, the old adage that looks can be deceiving will be horrifically reinforced with the theatrical debut of Let Me In. Fans of this sophisticated horror film will be given the chance to learn more about main character Abby, a vampire trapped in the mind and body of a child, in December with Dark Horse Comics' LET ME IN: CROSSROADS #1 – the start of the official prelude comic book series that's spotlighted on the front cover of October's PREVIEWS, the comic shops' catalog.
With Let Me In, director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) and star Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) present audiences with the story of a bullied boy from a quiet town that finds his only friend in Abby, who will teach him how to stand up for himself. Movie goers that walk away from Let Me In wanting to know more about this vampiric girl's backstory should turn to Dark Horse's prelude mini-series, which finds Abby and her caretaker troubled by the greed of a real-estate tycoon willing to do anything to take ownership of the property they call home.
On a much lighter note, October PREVIEWS' back cover features a teaser for DC Comics' MAD MAGAZINE #507, the issue presenting 2010's MAD 20, the magazine's listing of the dumbest people, events, and things of the year.
October PREVIEWS Editorial Features
Expedition: Kids Comics
This month PREVIEWS focuses on kid-friendly titles that are the perfect fare for children to entertain themselves while reading, but also appeal to adults as well. Everyone should start their quest to find the perfect kid-freindly book with this month's "Expedition: Kids Comics" feature and search for the corresponding icon throughout the catalog. If the showcase of the books themselves wasn't enough, PREVIEWS is also presenting interviews with some of the most talented creators behind beloved kid-friendly titles – A Flipside interview with Image Comics Editor Jim Valentino, Amulet's Kazu Kibuishi, Smile's Raina Telgemeier, The Unsinkable Walker Bean's Aaron Renier, and Three Thieves' Scott Chantler. Then kids and adults are encouraged to head on over to kidscomics.com for more exclusive content and fun!
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To further celebrate kid-friendly comics, this month's creator feature spotlights Art Baltazar, the artist best known for his lighthearted work on Johnny DC's Tiny Titans, who shares with us his current comics reading list.
Sneak Peeks
In October, comic fans are given previews of Dark Horse's Mighty Sampson #1, DC/Vertigo's Noche Roja hardcover, and Image Comics' Firebreather #1 and Marineman #1.
Plus: Staff Picks, our Top 100 Comics and Bestseller Charts, and much more!
October PREVIEWS' Hottest Items
October PREVIEWS' Gems of the Month
The Gems of the Month from October's catalog include: Dark Horse's Let Me In: Crossroads #1 and Conan: The Road of Kings #1, DC Comics' Batman: Hush Unwrapped Deluxe Edition hardcover, IDW Publishing's John Byrne's Next Men #1, Image Comics' Marineman #1 and Art of Todd McFarlane: Devil's in the Details hardcover, Marvel Comics' Heroes for Hire #1, and Wizard Entertainment's Wizard #233.
October's PREVIEWS Exclusive Apparel
This month, we're offering a new batch of PREVIEWS Exclusives (PX), items you can only order through PREVIEWS like Diamond Select Toys' Halo Minimates Series 2 and Marvel Minimates Excalibur Box Sets and numerous items in the catalog's Apparel section, including the Iron Man: Iron Sharpens Iron T-Shirt, Thor Movie: The Ancients T-Shirt, Kingdom Hearts: Nobody Cross T-Shirt, Star War: Large Helmet T-Shirt, and Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, and Batman Zip-Up Hoodies.
All this and more is waiting in the October issue of PREVIEWS, which hits your local comic shop on Wednesday, September 29th at a cover price of $4.50.
For a sneak peek at this issue's Gems, Featured Items, and more, visit www.PREVIEWSworld.com often throughout October.
