Black Mirror, Teleportation and Other Luxuries, Sales & The IDW App
FCBD, Twisted Comics, Maverick, Magnetic Press, and IDW Publishing
The latest comics news and previews including:
Some Black Mirror news for 2025 and Free Comic Book Day.
A new OGN from Maverick.
Sales from Magnetic Press, Tokyopop.
And news on the IDW App.
Black Mirror Comics From Twisted Comics
In a perfect match, Twisted Comics has announced that it has acquired the rights to the twisted TV series Black Mirror and has an issue coming out on Free Comic Book Day.
You can check out what Twisted Comics founder Neil Gibson has to say about it here:
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Teleportation and Other Luxuries is one of 2024's Most Captivating YA OGNS
Maverick has provided details on their new original graphic novel for the young adult market Teleportation and Other Luxuries.
In a cutthroat scientific competition, an oddball quartet—featuring an internet-famous teen heartthrob, a rebellious anarchist, a shy genius, and a small-town jack-of-all-trades—vie for victory while their clash of personalities and hidden agendas threatens to sabotage their chances to win, making them realize maybe victory isn't what they truly seek.
In a bustling futurist metropolis, the Blamazon Teen Scientist Competition promises not just scientific glory, but fame and substantial financial rewards as well. Among the contestants, four teenagers from different backgrounds form an unlikely team: Tyler Risley, a teen heartthrob known for his genius-level intellect, Gabby, a grumpy nonbinary anarchist with a knack and distrust for science, Allegra, a shy and brilliant loner hiding her vast intelligence, and L.J., a small town jack-of-all-trades with an unparalleled knack for engineering.
Amidst their bickering and missteps, they uncover the secret of teleportation. Despite this invention being a clear albeit dangerous way to win, it becomes apparent that perhaps victory isn't their only collective goal.
"Creating Teleportation And Other Luxuries definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone,” said Archie Bongiovanni. “With my questionable chemistry grades, writing a story about brilliant teen scientists was intimidating to say the least. Then I realized who needs scientific accuracy when you can just make every character gay? This comic is a reminder that being a genius is meaningless without human connection. This comic is a wild ride of empathy, embracing chosen family and not taking life too seriously. Sure, science is cool, but friendships are what makes solving the world's mysteries worthwhile."
"Teleportation and Other Luxuries has truly been a blast to put together! Working from Archie's script had me laughing to myself on more than one occasion; the characters are a fun and funny bunch, and getting to spend that much time with them as the artist was a real delight. I was also fortunate to work with what is undoubtedly one of the coolest teams at Maverick; Dayn, Marla, Lucas and Lauren. This is the kind of book that would have delighted me as a kid, I'm so grateful I had a hand in making a story like this," Mary Verhoeven said.
TELEPORTATION AND OTHER LUXURIES (9781545812242; $14.99) is on-sale on November 12, 2024 and available from Maverick now.
Black Friday 2024: Magnetic Press Unveils Its Biggest Sale of the Year with Award-Winning Titles and Deluxe Editions!
With Black Friday on the way, Magnetic Press has announced what you can get in their special sale!
This week only, Magnetic Press is rolling out its biggest sale of the year, just in time for Black Friday!
For a limited time, readers can snag massive deals on the publisher’s Eisner award-winning catalog, featuring some of the most celebrated graphic novels and deluxe editions from around the globe, perfect for collectors and gifting!
In its 10th year, Magnetic Press has earned a reputation for curating visually stunning and masterfully crafted books. The Black Friday Sale includes dozens of titles recognized for their excellence, boasting accolades from both international and domestic awards, from beloved classics such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein reimagined by George Bess, to Monte Cristo from games designer Jordan Mechner (Prince of Persia), and groundbreaking original works like Mathieu Bablet’s The Midnight Order and the all-star creator anthology Black Box Chronicles, Chaiko’s critically-acclaimed graphic novel, The Monkey King, and the 2024 Éco-Fauve Raja Award-winning Frontier by Guillaume Singelin—there’s never been a better time to dive in and get reading!
Magnetic Press is committed to delivering the best in graphic storytelling, and this Black Friday Sale makes these exceptional books more accessible than ever. Whether you’re a longtime fan or exploring the Magnetic Press catalog for the first time, now is the perfect opportunity with exciting deals and collections across the catalog. Don’t miss the chance to own some of the most celebrated graphic novels in the comics industry.
The Magnetic Press Black Friday is now live and runs now through Mon. Dec. 2nd. Shop the sale exclusively on the Magnetic Press website at www.magnetic-press.com.
TOKYOPOP Announces 2025 Holiday Manga Promotion
Publisher TOKYOPOP kicks off the 2024 Holiday Season with a special week-long web promotion that starts today at TOKYOPOP.com and runs through Cyber Monday, December 2nd.
During this week-long promotion, which covers major shopping days including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, print editions of hundreds of select manga, graphic novel and light novel titles are available at a 40% discount using the special web code – “BLACKFRIDAY40.”
This is an ideal opportunity to accent the holidays with a comprehensive selection of acclaimed and award-winning titles from TOKYOPOP’s extensive manga catalog or pick up the perfect gift for that special fan or loved one that will arrive before Christmas or the start of Hanukkah. Included are an array of acclaimed titles and series from the LoveLove imprint and Disney Manga and Comics That Matter collections.
IDW Publishing's New and Improved App Offers a Better Digital Reading Experience
IDW Publishing has updated and revamped its reading app.
IDW Publishing is proud to announce that its free app now offers digital readers a revamped design and improved reading experience.
Now matching the award-winning comic book company’s rebrand for 2025, the free app features the latest releases front and center, including everything from the best-selling TMNT titles to acclaimed original horror stories like BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES.
As part of an ongoing effort to improve the digital reading experience for fans, the app now offers a revamped search function making it easier than ever before to find your favorite comics from the vast IDW library. Readers now also have the ability to choose between reading horizontally or vertically, as well as offline mode, allowing readers to download comics to their device and read them at any time, regardless of an internet connection.
“We are excited to provide our fans with a mobile reading experience for the fantastic stories our creators have put their passion behind,” stated Sean Brice, Senior Director of Sales. “With the new IDW app, fans instantly have access to decades of IDW content, new and old, at their fingertips with the click of a button. Want to find back issues you missed to complete a story or binge read that long ongoing series that seemed daunting to get into? Or maybe you want to download and read the series you’ve fallen behind during a trip over the holidays? Fans can now accomplish all of that with the new IDW app.”
The new and improved IDW app is available now for download and features the latest releases including TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES X NARUTO #1, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS #1, and much more. Happy reading, everyone!
