Media Release -- The September edition of Diamond Comic Distributors' PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops, hobby stores, and other direct market outlets on August 31 and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and additional pop culture products scheduled to go on sale beginning November 2011.
The front cover of the September PREVIEWS showcases DC Comics' AQUAMAN #3, which continues the exciting new series from writer Geoff Johns and artist Ivan Reis, the creative team behind an acclaimed run DC's Green Lantern and the Eisner Award-nominated Blackest Night. Launched as part of DC's New 52 publishing initiative, Aquaman has seen the hero attempting to fend off cannibalistic sea creatures and unravel the mystery of the Trench. In this issue, the secret is at last revealed.
Like the front cover, the back cover for this month's catalog is dedicated to the latest project from one of the industry's most highly regarded artists – Image Comics' GUNS AND DINOS #1 by Frank Cho. Well known for his work on series like Liberty Meadows and Hulk, Cho now writes and draws this three-issue mini-series chronicling what happens when time-travelling soldiers are accidentally transported back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
September PREVIEWS Features
Unsung Heroes
Atomic Robo, The Spirit, American Flagg…The Flaming Carrot? There are many heroes in comics that may not be household names, but nevertheless provide entertaining adventures worthy of readers' attention. To help give some of these characters much-deserved spotlight, this month's PREVIEWS offers a special feature dedicated to comics' Unsung Heroes. Throughout the catalog, you'll also find comics and graphic novels featuring these characters marked with a special Unsung Heroes icon for easy reference as well as Favorite Unsung Hero picks made by Jim Starlin, Phil Hester, Joe Harris, Eric Trautmann and other well-known creators.
PREVIEWS Exclusive Apparel
This month's line-up of PREVIEWS Exclusive apparel available only in comic book specialty shops features a variety of comic, video game, and pop culture T-shirt designs, including Deadpool: "Brace Yourself," The Punisher: "3-D Skull," Thor: "Hair Metal," and Kingdom Hearts: "Stacked Against." You won't find these anywhere else other than a comic book or hobby shop in your area.
Indie Edge
The September catalog's creator feature spotlights Craig Yoe, the acclaimed comics Renaissance man and historian behind The Art of Ditko, Archie: The Celebration of America's Favorite Teenager and other best-selling books that celebrate the art and legacy of the medium. Find out what art books and graphic novels this pro recommends you add to your reading list.
Plus: Staff Picks, our Top 100 Comics and Bestseller Charts, and much more!
All this and more is waiting in the September issue of PREVIEWS, which goes on sale at your local comic shop or specialty store on Wednesday, August 31 at a cover price of $4.50. Ask your comic shop retailer about how you can qualify for a free issue. Pre-orders are due to your comic shop by September 18 for merchandise in this issue. For a sneak peek at this issue's Gems, Featured Items, and more, head over to HUwww.PREVIEWSworld.comUH. To find a comic shop near you, visit HUwww.comicshoplocator.comUH.
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