Week Ending June 29th

2018 This is finally being released!!

Go Team Venture! The Art and Making of The Venture Bros (ISBN

9781506704876 $39.99) This oversized book is the comprehensive companion to the art and making of the ‘The Venture Bros.’ and includes a foreword by Patton Oswalt! Ken Plume sits down with series creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer to have a conversation about the creation of every single episode through season six and much more. From the earliest sketches of Hank and Dean scribbled in a notebook, pitching the series to Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, learning the ins and outs of animation, character designs for each season, storyboards, painted backgrounds, behind-the-scenes recollections of how the show came together, it’s all here. Features behind-the-scenes info and art covering

every episode of all six seasons. Written by Venture Bros. creators Jackson Publik and Doc Hammer, with intro by Patton Oswalt. An all-encompassing look at the characters, art, history and influences of the beloved series. Never before seen Venture Bros. artwork!

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse

(ISBN 9781534413504 $16.99) While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinétah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. The gods and heroes of legend walk the land, but so do monsters. Maggie Hoskie is a Dinétah monster hunter, a supernaturally gifted killer. When a small town needs help finding a missing girl, Maggie is their last best hope. But what Maggie uncovers about the monster is much more terrifying than anything she could imagine. Maggie reluctantly enlists the aid of Kai Arviso, an unconventional medicine man, and together they travel the rez, unraveling clues from ancient legends, trading favors with tricksters, and battling dark witchcraft in a patchwork world of deteriorating technology.

As Maggie discovers the truth behind the killings, she will have to confront her past if she wants to survive. Welcome to the Sixth World. This is just some of the publicity that has been out there NATIONAL PRINT APR 30 Publishers Weekly / Starred Review MAY 24 Library Journals / Starred Review JUN 1 LOCUS MAGAZINE / Review JUN 1 VILLAGE VOICE / Article with book mention / LINK JUN 24 New York Times Book Review / Review JUL 1 Kirkus Reviews / Review ONLINE MAY 26 Syfy Wire / Round-up / LINK JUN 1 THE NERD DAILY / Round-up / LINK JUN 1 The Verge / Round-up / LINK JUN 5 Tor.com / Round-up / All the New Fantasy Books Coming Out in June / LINK JUN 13 Nerds of a Feather / Round-up / LINK JUN 13 First American Art Magazine / Article with book mention / LINK JUN 15 Bookish / Round-up / LINK JUN 15 THE QWILLERY / Round-up / LINK

AUTHOR EVENTS JUN 26 Santa Fe, NM / Jean Cocteau Cinema (George RR Martin’s theater) JUN 30 Red Planet Comics / LINK

Releasing July 10th

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (ISBN 9780399180989 $28.00) A fresh and imaginative retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairytale from the bestselling author of Uprooted, called “a very enjoyable fantasy with the air of a modern classic” by The New York Times Book Review.

You will find this and other Naomi Novik in this week’s SHOWCASE

Olafur Darri Olafsson (Lady Dynamite), Virginia Kull (The Looming Tower) and Ebon Moss Bachrach (Punisher) snagged series regular roles in AMC’s supernatural horror

drama NOS4A2 (ISBN 978006220058718.99)

Amazon has closed a deal to pick up the sci-fi drama series.

Also, Orbit Books has announced that it has signed Expanse author James C.A.

Corey for three books of a new space opera series. Go HERE for the full article and

go to this week’s SHOWCASE to find all of the titles in ‘The Expanse’ series

Tiamat's Wrath (ISBN 9780316332873 $30.00) Dec. 8th release

‘The Expanse’ co-author Daniel Abraham tells the inside story about sci-fi books, TV. Go HERE

ALA approves Graphic Novel Roundtable. Go HERE

Entertainment Weekly published an excerpt from Awakened (ISBN

9780062687883 $24.99). Go HERE to read the excerpt

In an irreverent new series in the tradition of Monty Python, the bestselling authors of the Iron Druid Chronicles and Star Wars: Phasma reinvent fantasy, fairy tales, and floridly written feast scenes.

Releasing in July

Kill the Farm Boy by Kevin Hearne &Delilah S. Dawson (ISBN

9781524797744 $27.00) Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, a hero, the Chosen One, was born…and so begins every fairy tale ever told. This is not that fairy tale. There is a Chosen One, but he is unlike any One who has ever been Chosened. And there is a faraway kingdom, but you have never been to a magical world quite like the land of Pell. There, a plucky farm boy will find more than he’s bargained for on his quest to awaken the sleeping princess in her cursed tower. First there’s the Dark Lord, who wishes for the boy’s untimely death…and also very fine cheese. Then there’s a bard without a song in her heart but with a very adorable and fuzzy tail, an assassin who fears not the night but is terrified of chickens, and a mighty fighter more frightened of her sword than of her chain-mail bikini. This journey will lead to sinister umlauts, a trash-talking goat, the Dread Necromancer Steve, and a strange and wondrous journey to the most peculiar “happily ever after” that ever once-upon-a-timed.

There's a gigantic Doctor Who store and museum in rural Indiana. Go HERE

Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen is adding more star power to its cast. Oscar winner Jeremy Irons has been tapped for a lead role in the HBO pilot, a take on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons iconic limited comic series. He joins previously cast Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Adelaide Clemens and Andrew Howard. Go HERE for the full article

Watchmen (ISBN 9781401245252 $19.99)

IN STOCK

Strange Stars: David Bowie, Pop Music, and the Decade Sci-Fi

Exploded by Jason Heller (ISBN 9781612196978 $26.99) A Hugo Award-winning author and music journalist explores the weird and wild story of

when rock ’n’ roll met the sci-fi world of the 1970s As the 1960s drew to a close, and mankind trained its telescopes on other worlds, old conventions gave way to a new kind of hedonistic freedom that celebrated sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll. Derided as nerdy or dismissed as fluff, science fiction rarely gets credit for its catalyzing effect on this revolution. In Strange Stars, Jason Heller recasts sci-fi and pop music as parallel cultural forces that depended on one another to expand the horizons of books, music, and out-of-this-world imagery. In doing so, he presents a whole generation of revered musicians as the sci-fi-obsessed conjurers they really were: from Sun Ra lecturing on the black man in the cosmos, to Pink Floyd jamming live over the broadcast of the Apollo 11 moon landing; from a wave of Star Wars disco chart toppers and synthesiser-wielding post-punks, to Jimi Hendrix distilling the “purplish haze” he

discovered in a pulp novel into psychedelic song. Of course, the whole scene was led by David Bowie, who hid in the balcony of a movie theater to watch 2001: A Space Odyssey, and came out a changed man… If today’s culture of Comic Con fanatics, superhero blockbusters, and classic sci-fi reboots has us thinking that the nerds have won at last, Strange Stars brings to life an era of unparalleled and unearthly creativity—in magazines, novels, films, records, and concerts—to point out that the nerds have been winning all along.

DC Vertigo continues its celebration of THE SANDMAN’s 30th anniversary with

brand-new collected editions of Neil Gaiman’s seminal story. Following the

announcement of a new Gaiman-curated imprint called the Sandman Universe, launching this August, Gaiman’s original series will be rereleased monthly beginning in October.

Check out the video featuring Neil Gaiman telling what’s coming up HERE

Also make sure to visit our SHOWCASE this week for a list of Sandman titles,

or shoot me a note and I will be glad to put something together for you

FremantleMedia North American with Random House Studio is partnering with best-

selling fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson to develop drama Dark One for

television. Go HERE for the full article We will keep an eye out for a tie-in to Dark One, but in the meantime make sure to

check this week’s SHOWCASE for Brandon Sanderson’s other titles. If you would

like a list of his titles in an excel ‘Top List’ just drop us a line

Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis and Elizabeth Debicki have been tapped for major roles opposite Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jonathan Majors and Wunmi Mosaku in HBO’s

high-profile straight-to-series drama Lovecraft Country (ISBN

9780062292070 $15.99), from Misha Green, Oscar winner Jordan Peele and his

Monkeypaw Productions, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros Television. For more, go HERE

Amazon Studios ordered animated series Invincible from The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and artist Ryan Ottley. Based on Kirkman’s

comic book series of the same name, the project marks the first series greenlit under the overall deal Amazon Studios struck with Kirkman last year.

Currently in stock - Invincible V25: The End of All Things Part 2 (ISBN

9781534305038 $16.99)

‘The Terror’ (ISBN 9780316486095 $17.99) has been renewed by

AMC. Go HERE for the full story

Marvel Rising (ISBN 9781302912611 $9.99)

Marvel’s exciting new series for young adults—on sale 11/6/18! And go HERE to check out the 10 reasons Comicbook.com feels Marvel Rising is an essential new story

Releasing in October

Batman: White Knight (ISBN 9781401279592 $19.99) The first graphic novel in the new DC Black Label imprint is here in Batman: White Knight! The impossible has happened: the Joker has become…sane. Now calling himself Gotham’s newest protector, the Joker now spearheads a task force to take down the dangerous masked vigilante known as Batman. Visionary creator Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus, American Vampire) unveils his radical take on the greatest rivalry in comics in Batman: White Knight! After years of epic battles, the Dark Knight finally finds a way to cure the twisted mind of his archenemy. The Clown Prince of Crime has now changed his ways, fighting for good in Gotham City, and it may just cause Batman to go over the edge of his own sanity. Writer/artist Sean Murphy takes the helm of this Batman/Joker story like no one else could, delivering an alternative examination of the relationship between the greatest rivals in the DC Universe, exploring the darkest corners of justice and madness. This new graphic novel is the latest in great stand-alone stories from DC Comics. Collects issues #1-8.

The geopolitics of the afterlife get messy in the new sci-fi spy novel

Summerland (ISBN 9781250178923 $25.99). Go HERE for an excerpt

of Summerland which releases on June 26th

10 Essential Offbeat Science Fiction Novels

Releasing in August!

Vox by Christina Dalcher (ISBN

9780440000785 $26.00) On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed more than one hundred words per day, Dr. Jean McClellan is in denial. This can’t happen here. Not in America. Not to her. This is just the beginning… Soon women are not permitted to hold jobs. Girls are not taught to read or write. Females no longer have a voice. Before, the average person spoke sixteen thousand words each day, but now women have only one hundred to make themselves heard. …not the end. For herself, her daughter, and every woman silenced, Jean will reclaim her voice.

Preacher has returned to AMC Check out the trailer HERE and be sure to check this week’s

SHOWCASE for ‘Preacher’ titles and other titles by Garth Ennis

'Springfield Confidential' (ISBN 9780062748034 $27.99) spills juicy

secrets of 'The Simpsons'

USofAToday article – Go HERE Funny NPR interview – Go HERE

In celebration of The Simpsons thirtieth anniversary, the show’s longest-serving writer and producer offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss—who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989—shares stories, scandals and gossip about working with America’s most iconic cartoon family ever. Reiss explains how the episodes are created, and provides an inside look at the show’s writers, animators, actors and celebrity guests. He answers a range of questions from Simpsons fans and die-hards, and reminisces about the making of perennially favorite episodes. In his freewheeling, irreverent comic style, Reiss reflect on his lifetime inside The Simpsons—a personal highlights reel of his achievements, observations, and favorite stories. Springfield Confidential exposes why Matt

Groening decided to make all of the characters yellow; dishes on what it’s like to be crammed in a room full of funny writers sixty hours a week; and tells what Reiss learned after traveling to seventy-one countries where The Simpsons is watched (ironic note: there’s no electricity in many of these places); and even reveals where Springfield is located!

FX Networks ordered a pilot for Y, based on the post-apocalyptic sci-if comic book

series Y: The Last Man. Michael Green (American Gods) and Aida Mashaka

Croal will serve as co-show runners and will exec produce alongside Matsoukas (Insecure, Master of None), Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force, and

Brian K. Vaughan (Marvel’s Runaways, Saga).

For more on this go HERE

I have also added ‘Y The Last Man’ titles as well as many other Brian K.

Vaughan titles to this week’s SHOWCASE

Just released

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White (ISBN

9780316412063 $15.99) Furious and fun, the first book in this bold, new science fiction adventure series follows a crew of outcasts as they try to find a legendary ship that just might be the key to saving themselves-and the universe. Boots Elsworth was a famous treasure hunter in another life, but now she's washed up. She makes her meager living faking salvage legends and selling them to the highest bidder, but this time she got something real--the story of the Harrow, a famous warship, capable of untold destruction. Nilah Brio is the top driver in the Pan Galactic Racing Federation and the darling of the racing world--until she witnesses Mother murder a fellow racer. Framed for the murder and on the hunt to clear her name, Nilah has only one lead: the killer also hunts Boots. On the wrong side of the law, the two women board a smuggler's ship that will take them on a quest for fame, for riches, and for justice.

A People’s History of the Vampire Uprising (ISBN 9780316561686 $27.00) USAToday review - Clever 'Vampire Uprising': These blood-suckers are demanding their civil rights! Go HERE

DARK NIGHTS: METAL Commercial Airing on AMC, SYFY, TBS, TNT, and TruTV Go HERE for the full article and to see the commercial

Dark Days: The Road to Metal (ISBN 9781401278199 $29.99)

Dark Nights: Metal (ISBN 9781401277321 $29.99)

Dark Nights: Metal: Dark Knights Rising (ISBN 9781401277376

$29.99) – June 26th release

Dark Nights: Metal: The Resistance (ISBN 9781401282981 $24.99)

– July 3rd release

Netflix & Dark Horse form a ‘Strange’ relationship Dark Horse launches line of Stranger Things comics It looks like the comics will be out in September, so hopefully we will see the GNOV by December Ya gotta love this variant cover…

One Shot!!! Releases November 13, 2018

Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: The Official Behind-the-

Scenes Companion (ISBN 9781984817426 $36.00) A journey deep into the story of Stranger Things, this definitive behind-the-scenes companion reveals every aspect of the Emmy-winning series that rekindled everyone’s nostalgia for the 80s.

Brought to life with exclusive color photos and gorgeous concept art, this volume is essential for any fan, exploring the show’s development from page to screen and including:

New insights and an introduction from creators Matt and Ross Duffer Exclusive commentary by all the stars from Millie Bobby Brown to Finn Wolfhard The show’s early inspirations, pitches to Netflix, and casting calls An afterword by executive producer Shawn Levy The Duffers’ creative process involving scores of crew members

Deep dives into 80s cultural artifacts and references A look into the future of the series And, for extra credit, you’ll find slipped into these pages: The Morse code disk Eleven uses, so you can decipher secret messages embedded throughout the text The map of Hawkins that leads Chief Hopper to discover the Upside Down PLEASE NOTE: The distressed look of the cover is intentional (as if the book were a 1980s relic from a library or used bookstore). The book will be wrapped in a protective Mylar wrap. Consumers will be alerted by a removable sticker on the packaging. Special inserts include a fold out map, decoder code disk, and sealed, top-secret pages.

Releasing in July

Lumberjanes V09 (ISBN 9781608869572 $14.99) When the Yetis are kicked out of their treehouse, it’s up to the Roanokes to win their home back from the Sasquatches that took it over by beating them at roller derby. You just gotta learn to roll with the punches! When the yetis are kicked out of their humble treehouse abode, it’s up to Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley to get them back where they belong amongst the trees...and not leeching the camp’s power and making all the ice cream melt. To get the sasquatches to clear out, though, the Roanoke girls will have to challenge them to a roller derby match! This New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner-Award and GLAAD-award winning series.

You will find all of the Lumberjanes titles in this week’s SHOWCASE

Lunch Lady, had been set up at Universal Pictures has moved to Sony Pictures

with a new writer, Fred Wolf. The series, from writer/illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka, is

described as a PG-13 family/action comedy with a female superhero. They don’t know a whole lot about this but I know you do! You can find the rest of the article HERE.

Check out this week’s SHOWCASE for all of the titles, or if you prefer a spread

sheet, just shoot me a note

Spill Zone Wins Book Of The Year For Inaugural Excellence In Graphic Literature Awards Go HERE for the full article

Spill Zone GN01 (ISBN

9781250158727 $15.99) The first volume of an original graphic novel series from New York Times—bestselling author Scott Westerfeld Three years ago an event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie, forever changing reality within its borders. Uncanny manifestations and lethal dangers now await anyone who enters the Spill Zone. The Spill claimed Addison’s parents and scarred her little sister, Lexa, who hasn’t spoken since. Addison provides for her sister by photographing the Zone's twisted attractions on illicit midnight rides. Art collectors pay top dollar for these bizarre images, but getting close enough for the perfect shot can mean death—or worse.

When an eccentric collector makes a million-dollar offer, Addison breaks her own hard-learned rules of survival and ventures farther than she has ever dared. Within the Spill Zone, Hell awaits—and it seems to be calling Addison's name.

Spill Zone GN02 The Broken Vow (ISBN

9781626721500 $22.99) All hell breaks loose in the second volume of New York Times–bestselling author Scott Westerfeld's visionary graphic novel duology. It turns out she's not alone. North Korea has its own Spill Zone, and a young man named Don Jae is the only one who made it out alive. Alive, but changed. Now Addison, Don Jae, and, curiously, a rag doll named Vespertine, share an unholy bond and uncanny powers.

Kathleen Kaufman’s dark fantasy novel The Lairdbalor (ISBN

9781683365877 $115.99) has been optioned by Echo Lake Entertainment. For

more, go HERE

Netflix's Original Animated Series HILDA Set for September 21 Launch Date. Go HERE for the full article

You will find Hilda & The Troll (ISBN 9781909263789 $10.99)

and other ‘Hilda’ titles in this week’s SHOWCASE

For ordering info on all the above titles, visit our Showcase Page