Death Comes For The Toymaker, Rogue Trooper, Pride Month Manga, and The Exorcism At 1600 Penn
Magma Comix, Rebellion, Tokyopop,and IDW Publishing
Comics news and previews including:
A new graphic novel from Magma Comix.
Rogue Trooper from Rebellion.
A special selection of manga.
New horror from IDW Publishing.
Magma Comix is publishing a new graphic novel. Death Comes For The Toymaker looks like an exciting read, and it's right up my street!
Familiar characters from mythology and folklore, it’s an epic twist on the traditional Christmas legend.
Coming soon from San Diego publisher Magma Comix, DEATH COMES FOR THE TOYMAKER, the inventive graphic novel by writer Dakota Brown (Grandma Tilly's Hell-Tech Mech) and artist Ryan Cody (Family Tree).
Death comes for us all. But for Gil the Toymaker, the visit is an eternal tragedy! Every year the holiday gift giver visits children all over the world on a special night, but Gil’s immortality comes at a cost. Forced to do the work of Death, carrying a list of ready-to-harvest souls alongside his naughty and nice lists, Gil gives toys AND takes souls all in one night! But as the Toymaker reflects on the relationship he’s had with Death for several millennia, an associate reveals a scheme that may just put an end to Death’s contract (and, perhaps, Death himself!)
With small moments with old friends and bitter battles between eternal rivals, Death Comes For the Toymaker is a mythic epic full of action, terror, introspection, and heart.
“It began as a small pitch with public domain characters battling on an eye-catching cover, but it quickly became a passion project of unexpectedly epic proportions,” said writer Dakota Brown. “I was lucky to get Ryan Cody's dynamic, atmospheric art and Micah Myers' life-giving lettering involved, and Andrea Molinari's mythic knowledge and thoughtful edits kept the world in check. It's an honor to join the creators and properties that are already involved with Magma Comix, and being in the hands of trusted industry veterans; teaming up with them has sent the series on a smooth-sailing ride that will finally get the full story in readers' hands.”
“We’re delighted to bring this much anticipated story to readers, not only because we adore it, but also because it is Magma’s first title specifically for a young adult audience,” said Magma Comix President and Publisher Denton J. Tipton. “We hope you fall in love with this comic just like we did.”
For fans of gods and goddesses, mythic beasts, bloody battles across multiple millennia, and exploring the tragedies that are the passage of time and missed opportunities, the 144-page trade paperback brings familiar characters from mythology and folklore; it’s an epic twist on the traditional Christmas legend.
Death Comes for The Toymaker hits comic shops on November 6th and 7th and bookstores on November 19th, and is now available for preorder—the perfect stocking-stuffer!
Rebellion has released a tease of what to expect from Rogue Trooper in the future. I love this series and can’t wait to see what comes next.
Tokyopop has announced a special offer on their manga titles fro Pride Month.
Publisher TOKYOPOP highlights its LoveLove manga imprint during Pride Month 2024 with a special manga promotion. For the month of June, all print orders over $25 (USD) ordered via the TOKYOPOP.com website are 30% off across all titles and includes FREE shipping. Additionally, all orders placed during the promotion will include a special full-color 5x7 inch LoveLove rainbow-themed postcard featuring the imprint’s logo and the proclamation, “Be the YOU you’ve always been...Proudly.”
Manga and romance fans are invited complement Pride Month and dive into a wide array of intriguing TOKYOPOP titles by a talented cadre of Japanese as well as Western creators that celebrate modern love in all its varied ways.
Explore a diverse array of inclusive romance and BL titles from TOKYOPOP including:
ACID TOWN by Kyugo
ALTER EGO by Ana C. Sánchez
A BEAST’S LOVE IS LIKE THE MOON by Guri Nojiro
BERGAMOT SUNNY DAY by Lee Kitahala
FANGS by Billy Balibally
HEAT X BEAT: A SHUT-IN OMEGA BECOMES AN IDOL! by Ken Homerun
I’LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH AN EGOIST y Emu Soutome
IF MY FAVORITE POP IDOL MADE IT TO THE BUDOKAN, I WOULD DIE by Auri Hirano
JUST FRIENDS by Ana Ocina
LOVE, MURDER, BASKETBALL by Kurutta Hito
LULLABY OF THE DAWN by Ichika Yuno
THE MAN WHO SHATTERED MY WORLD by Osamu Oriya
MITSUKA by Akabeto
NEVER LET GO by Saki Sakimoto
ON OR OFF by A1
SEND THEM A FAREWELL GIFT FOR THE LOST TIME by Cocomi
SIRIUS: TWIN STARS by Ana C. Sánchez
STAR CROSSED by Crimson Chains
STILL SICK by Akashi
UNDEAD by Fumi tsuyuhisa
WELCOME BACK AUREOLE by Takatsu
IDW Publishing has announced a new horror series - The Exorcism At 1600 Penn. Check out the details below.
From 30 DAYS OF NIGHT to BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES, IDW Publishing is known for acclaimed horror titles that grip readers and send shivers down their spines. Now, the award-winning publisher is incredibly proud to present a new terrifying tale: THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN.
Kelly Doyle has been elected as the first woman president of the United States at a time when political and international tension is at an all-time high and could spill over at any moment. As the new President works tirelessly to avoid World War III while also balancing being a mother to two teenagers and navigating a rapidly changing media landscape, little does she know that the nation’s hallowed halls will also become the ultimate demonic battleground for good versus evil.
From rising star writer Hannah Rose May (Rogues’ Gallery) and astonishing artist Vanesa Del Rey (Scarlet Witch), THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN is a true passion project for the creative team as they unleash a nightmare filled with topical themes. “As someone who has always loved horror, I wanted to tell a story that let me play with the genre’s tropes but in a setting we haven’t seen before,” remarked Rose May. “The White House is arguably the most famous house in the world and I thought it would be fun to use it as a location to set an exorcism. At its core, this is a story about family and faith but it also addresses the intensity of the 24/7 news cycle, the noise of social media, and the expectations put upon the First Family.” The spine-tingling scribe added, “I’m thrilled to be partnered with IDW on this series and I can’t wait for readers to dive into THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN which has been so hauntingly brought to life by the killer artwork of Vanesa Del Rey.”
“It’s been a thrill to work on this book with a team of talented women,” stated Del Rey. “I hope you fall into this dark tale with our First Family as they fight to survive a menacing evil lurking in the White House. I’ve put a lot of myself into this project and cannot wait to share the scare!”
IDW Group Editor Heather Antos couldn’t be prouder of what the creative team has built and is confident this is a horror comic that will stand the test of time. “Hannah Rose May has already made waves in comics with the action-packed social commentary in her breakout hit Rogues’ Gallery, but in THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN is where her skills as a story and character craftsman really shine, weaving harrowing real-world issues with devilish drama… all inside the most important house in America.” Antos continued, “Meanwhile partnered with industry icon Vanesa Del Rey – who is doing the best work of her career, by the way – and Eisner-award winning colorist Jordie Bellaire, 1600 PENN is already turning out to be one of the most visually and terrifyingly stunning comics of this century.”
THE EXORCISM AT 1600 PENN #1 (of 4) is lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and will also feature a variant cover by Jock. The debut issue goes on sale 10/16/24 and fans will have until 9/9/24 to pre-order at their local comic shop. IDW will be offering limited copies of a special preview edition of the comic at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.