Devils Due's September 2006
By The Editor
June 23, 2006 - 15:46
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DDP’s - 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
G.I. Joe: America’s Elite #15
Frequency of Publication: Monthly Ongoing
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 12+
Genre: Action/Adventure, Military/Espionage, Martial Arts.
Format: Standard Comic, 32 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: 882142-00100-01501
ISBN: N/A
ISBN 13: N/A
Author: Joe Casey
Artist: Josh Medors
Cover Artist: Tony Akins (Hellblazer: Papa Midnight, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, Fables)
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): Cobra Commander continues his machinations! The new agents of G.I. Joe prepare for a mission of unprecedented danger and controversy! Stalker, Scarlett and Snake-Eyes confront General Colton about a dark secret! An agent leaves, another returns! Plus: more on Duke! All this…and a poker game? You can’t afford to miss this issue!
Special Notes:
Selling points: Celebrating 5 YEARS of G.I. JOE!
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Frequency of Publication: One Shot
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 12+
Genre: Action/Adventure, Military/Espionage, Martial Arts.
Format: Standard Comic, 48 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched.
Retail Price: $4.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: 882142-00123-00201
ISBN: N/A
ISBN 13: N/A
Authors: Robert Rodi & Mike O’Sullivan
Artist: Tim Seeley & TBA
Cover Artist: Tim Seeley
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): When Budo disappears, Jinx steps in to investigate! And when she gets entangled with a dangerous underground militia in Tokyo, getting in way over her head, she calls for help… Who responds? Gung-Ho, Wild Bill, Clutch and Rock ‘N Roll?! Also contains Data Desk profiles on each of the cast! Plus a second all-new, original story!
Special Notes: (Text in image) East meets West—G.I. JOE style!
Selling points: The return of fan favorite Tim Seeley to the pages of G.I. JOE!
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Frequency of Publication: Trade Paperback
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 12+
Genre: Action/Adventure, Military/Espionage, Martial Arts.
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pgs, FC, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $14.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: N/A
ISBN: 1-932795-64-9
ISBN 13: 978-1-932796-64-3
Author: Tim Seeley
Artist: Joe Ng & UDON (EXALTED, Street Fighter)
Cover Artist: Joe Ng & UDON
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): The G.I. Joe team and the Autobots reunite once more when a deadly amalgamation of Transformer technology and humanity brings both worlds to the brink of war! With two civilizations teetering on the brink, and ultimate power at stake, can the forces of good overcome this horrifying new evil?
Special Notes:
Selling points: Combines 2 hot properties in this popular third series!
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Frequency of Publication: Bi-Monthly Limited Series
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 12+
Genre: High Fantasy
Format: Standard Comic, 48 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched.
Retail Price: Cover A - $4.95
Cover B - $8.95 (Cardstock cover)
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: Cover A - TBD
Cover B - TBD
ISBN: N/A
ISBN 13: N/A
Writers: Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman
Adaptation by: Andrew Dabb
Artist: Steve Kurth
Cover Artist: A – Steve Kurth
B – Tyler Walpole
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): Continuing the adaptation of Weis & Hickman’s much-loved Dragons of Winter Night novel! The Companions are torn asunder as one of them embarks upon a suicidal quest! And with Krynn dividing into warring factions, The Companions’ only real allies have become deadly enemies!
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Frequency of Publication: Quarterly
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 12+
Genre: Mixed (Preview book)
Format: Standard Comic, 16 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched.
Retail Price: $0.25
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: TBD
ISBN: N/A
ISBN 13: N/A
Author: Josh Blaylock, Various
Artists: Various
Cover Artist: Josh Blaylock
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): In celebration of 5 years of publishing, Devil’s Due announces the DDP Quarterly – a jam book every quarter FOR a quarter! In this premier issue we will take a peek back at where Devil’s Due has been, but more importantly, what the future holds! Exclusive sneak peeks into the Family Guy TPB, G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo, G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, G.I. Joe #16, G.I. Joe Declassified #3, Forgotten Realms: The Crystal Shard #2, Dragonlance: Chronicles #2, Eberron and Hack/Slash ALL FOR A QUARTER!
Special Notes:
Selling points: The perfect sampler of everything offered by DDP for current fans or new readers, including sneak peek previews of FAMILY GUY, G.I. JOE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, HACK/SLASH and more!
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Frequency of Publication: Monthly Limited Series
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 15+
Genre: Superhero / Horror
Format: Standard Comic, 32 pgs, B&W, Saddle Stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: 882142-00127-00301
ISBN: N/A
ISBN 13: N/A
Author: Stephen L. Antczak
Artist: Nick Marinkovich
Cover Artist: Nick Postic & Nick Marinkovich
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): Nightwolf struggles with the moral implications of what he did while in wolf form. When he doesn’t act quickly enough to prevent a violent attack on a businessman, Nightwolf bears the weight of his own morals in this dark and intense tale from Visible Light Entertainment.
Special Notes:
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Frequency of Publication: Trade Paperback
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 15+
Genre: Action/Adventure, Military/Espionage, Horror/Occult
Format: Digest Sized Graphic Novel, 144 pgs, B&W, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $10.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: N/A
ISBN: 1-932796-41-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-932796-41-4
Author: Chris Kirby
Artist: Alan Robinson
Cover Artist: Alan Robinson
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): Join the group of elite WWII US Army soldiers known as the Lost Squad as they take on vengeful spirits, flying Nazi commandos, mechanized spider-tanks and crazed demon soldiers. Collects the Lost Squad's first two thrilling missions!
Special Notes: Exclusive extras include a cover gallery, deleted pages, concept artwork, and the original appearance of the squad, an 8-page short story that first appeared in Digital Webbing Presents.
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Scarlett: Declassified Poster
Frequency of Publication: Poster
Format: FC, 18”x24”, Poster
Retail Price: $5.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: PSprint.com
Country of Printing: PRINTED in United States
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISBN 13: N/A
Artist: Phil Noto (Beautiful Killer, Danger Girl)
Synopsis
(approx 50 words): The stunning cover image of fan favorite G.I. Joe SCARLETT -- as depicted by popular artist PHIL NOTO -- now available in poster format!
Special Notes:
Selling points: Decorate your walls with this amazing Phil Noto Scarlett art!
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Frequency of Publication: Bi-Monthly
Intended Audience: Teen Readers: TR 15+
Format: Standard Comic, 48 pgs, FC, Perfect Bound
Retail Price: $6.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: April
UPC Code: 882142-00127-04
ISBN: 1-932796-60-5
ISBN 13: 978-1-932796-60-5
Author(s): Matt Fleckenstein (Family Guy TV show writer)
Artist(s): Benjamin Phillips
Synopsis
(approx 50 words):
NOTE: alternate cover text should be 1-2 sentences max with product details only. The Family Guy steps out of the TV screen and into a new bimonthly series from Devil's Due! Each of the three volumes in this series focuses on one of the star characters, and their views on life... however skewed they may be! Want advice from Peter or Stewie? Probably not, but they're going to give it to you anyway! IN between these hilarious one-on-one segments are stories rivaled only by the TV show itself. Written by Matt Fleckenstein, staff writer for the animated series!
Special Notes:
• TV show ranked #1 in its time slot among men 18 – 34 and teens 12 – 17
• #1 series on Cartoon Network and TBS
• Audience is growing – Fall viewer-ship is up 25%
• Family Guy Toys & Trading Cards have continually sold out
• Family Guy books have sold over 60,000 copies
OFFERED AGAIN - G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE vol.I TPB
Frequency of Publication: TPB
Genre: Action/Adventure, Military/Espionage, Martial Arts.
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pgs, FC, Perfect Bound.
Retail Price: $14.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: N/A
ISBN: 1-932796-48-7
ISBN 13: 978-1-932796-48-3
Author(s): Joe Casey
Artist(s): Stefano Caselli & Nelson Blake II.
Cover Artist(s): Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj
Synopsis
(approx 50 words):
NOTE: alternate cover text should be 1-2 sentences max with product details only.
The beginning of a new era for America’s finest, collected in one volume! The sky burns, cities fall, terror reigns…in the midst of this chaos, the best of the best in America’s armed forces step forward to protect the innocent and destroy the ruthless! A bold new direction of action, drama and intrigue!
Selling points: Collects hard-to-find or sold-out issue #0-5 of the critically acclaimed relaunch!
Great jumping on point for new readers!
Features small-knit group of core characters.
Written by popular comic book writer Joe Casey (X-Men, Wildcats).
Special Notes:
"The sort of G.I. Joe story I’ve been wanting to read!" ~Comixfan.com
"Stefano Caselli’s pencils are crisp and dynamic, his characters distinct and emotive, and his action sequences bursting with bone-crunching energy!" ~Comixfan.com
"****!" ~Comixfan.com (4 stars)
"Long live the Joes!" ~BrokenFrontier.com
"I think it’s safe to say G.I. Joe is back in the saddle again!" ~BrokenFrontier.com
"An exciting read!" ~JazmazOnline.com
OFFERED AGAIN - Forgotten Realms vol I: Homeland TPB
Frequency of Publication: Trade Paperback
Genre: High Fantasy
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pgs, FC, Perfect Bound.
Retail Price: $14.95
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: September
UPC Code: N/A
ISBN: 1-932796-40-1
ISBN 13: 978-1-932796-40-7
Author(s): R.A. Salvatore
Adapted by: Andrew Dabb
Artist(s): Tim Seeley
Cover Artist(s): Tim Seeley
Synopsis
(approx 50 words):
NOTE: alternate cover text should be 1-2 sentences max with product details only.
At long last! One of the most popular characters in fantasy fiction makes his comic book debut!
Travel back to strange and exotic Menzoberranzan, the vast city of the drow and homeland to Icewind Dale hero Drizzt Do’Urden.
The young prince of a royal house, Drizzt grows to maturity in the vile world of his dark kin. Possessing honor beyond the scope of his unprincipled society, young Drizzt faces an inevitable dilemma. Can he live in a world that rejects integrity?
HOMELAND is R.A. Salvatore’s first book in The Legend of Drizzt and is set in the epic world of Forgotten Realms. It is now presented for the first time in a graphic format that unveils the dark world of Menzobberranzan and the obsidian-skinned race of ruthless dark elves.
Special Notes: Includes an exclusive excerpt from R.A. Salvatore’s The Sellswords, Book II: Promise of the Witch-King!
Forward by R.A. Salvatore!
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OFFERED AGAIN - Hack/Slash: Trailers
Frequency of Publication: One Shot
Genre: Horror/Occult.
Format Standard Comic, 32 pgs, Full Color, Saddle Stitched.
Retail Price: $3.25
Diamond Discount: STANDARD
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Printing: PRINTED in CANADA.
Ship Date/Month: March
UPC Code: TBD
ISBN: N/A
Author(s): Tim Seeley
Artist(s): Stefano Caselli, JAL, Josh Medors, Mike Norton, Tim Seeley and Skottie Young
Cover Artist(s): Cover A: Skottie Young, (New Warriors)
Cover B: Mike Norton, (Gravity, Runaways)
Cover C: Stefano Caselli (G.I.Joe America’s Elite)
Synopsis
(approx 50 words):
What’s the best part of going to the movies? The TRAILERS of course! Featuring 5 4-page short stories and a 2 page Shark tale, TRAILERS explores Hack/Slash stories that never were - until now, with some of today’s HOTTEST artists. Featuring ORBITUARY, drawn by Mike (Gravity) Norton, BLOOD AND NUTS drawn by Skottie (New Warriors) Young, TUB CLUB drawn by Tim (Hack/Slash) Seeley, and MORE!
Special Notes / Selling points: Great Jumping on point for new readers!
Quotes From Retailers and Reviewers: "... an amusingly dark sense of humor... " ~ brokenfrontier.com
"... an absolute must-read..." ~thefourthrail.com