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Five New Graphic Novels Launching From Caliber Comics In February 2017

Published Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:04:55 -0500

Last updated Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:42:43 -0500

Coming from the newly revived Caliber Comics in February are five new graphic novels…. no, Charlie Adlard, get off, it's a perfectly valid marketing identifier… get back in your cave…

RENFIELD: Renfield is haunting and sophisticated tale of the bug eating inmate from Bram Stoker's classic Dracula novel. It centers on a man who is slowly being consumed by madness because of the visions and voices that intrude upon his dreams and nightmares. While the events from the Dracula novel swirl around him, Renfield faces his pre-ordained task of preparing for his mysterious "master" and struggles to understand what his "messiah" is asking of him. Upon discovering that Dracula is offering him eternal life, Renfield realizes that for beings such as Dracula to live, others must die. This includes Mina Harker who Renfield reveres and this conflict throws Renfield into an internal struggle of the darkness of immortality against his own humanity. And as such Renfield struggles to grasp the overwhelming need to serve the darkness. Staying true to the original Stoker story in chronological order and events, this mini-series focuses primarily prior to Dracula's actual arrival in England. From writer Gary Reed (Deadworld, Saint Germaine) and artist Galen Showman (Star Wars, Hellboy, JLA). See why Independent Propaganda called Renfield, "a truly classic tale in graphic format.", Dimestore Reviews gives it a 10 out of 10 "a rare treat; a truly classic piece " and Comics Buyers' Guide calls it a "A gothic jewel." DIAMOND # NOV16352 $16.99.

THE TOWER OF THE COMIC BOOK FREAKS: Fourth of July, 1971.

Five awkward, young men drive to New York in search of love, sex, art, comic books and a glimpse at the city's wicked underbelly. What they encounter changes their lives forever. Visit a pivotal time as comics change from a business to an art form. Meet Allan Caldwell, comic artist, blacklisted since the 1950s for his testimony to the U.S. Congressional Inquiry. Tour the greatest city in America during a period of social disintegration. From writer and artist Ron Kasman. "This work is truly novelistic. It's ambitious in terms of setting, rich characterization and it says something about life. He is in heady company. Kubert, Eisner and Miller spring to mind." – R.G.Taylor, Co-creator Wordsmith, Artist Sandman Mystery Theater.

DIAMOND # NOV161355 $18.99.

SIXSMITHS Volume 1: What do you get when you cross The Simpsons with The Osbournes? The Sixsmiths are a family of suburban Satanists who've fallen prey to the global recession. Now their life is in turmoil: the father Ralf needs to find a new job; the twins, Cain and Lilith, need to survive the horrors of the public school system; and wife Annie needs to keep them all sane and under budget. Meanwhile, their estranged elder daughter Jezabelle is having her own crisis of faith. Will the Devil rise to smite their enemies, or will he damn them with hellfire, wrath and underwater mortgage payment? From writer Jason Franks and artist J. Marc Schmidt. "This is a great book and the creators should be proud of themselves. I believe it is one of the breakthrough graphic novels coming from a new age of Australian comics." – Black Mermaid Productions. "…a fun read that doesn't take itself too seriously and is trying to show how no matter what religion we happen to follow, we all pretty much the same underneath." – Ain't it Cool News. DIAMOND # NOV161353 $16.99.

TERMINAL POINT: The Web. A great network of time and dimension, it encompasses all that was, is, and shall be. If a single entity were to gain control of it, it would control everything. The Terminus Agency is going to do just that, by sending out ruthless Web Runners to chart the Web and plant beacons at crucial intersections of space/time. Once completed, this network of Terminal Points will allow Terminus to change reality itself. Pilot is the latest state of the art model runner and will carry out the final plan of the Terminus Agency. There's just one catch… Pilot has a mind of his own! From Bruce Zick (MARVEL's Thor, Atomic Legion, Deadworld). DIAMOND # NOV161354 $11.99.

DIVINE COMEDY: What makes someone want to kill? The age old question of nature (genetics) versus nurture (conditioning) is still open to debate. What is not open for debate is Brandon's need to kill. But it isn't for revenge or fame or money…it's for penance. He may have had the perfect life of being a model by day and partier by night but underneath he is a tormented, murderous soul. And as the investigating detectives along with the FBI find out, this is motive enough that fuels a mad quest which can be unstoppable. The race is on to stop Brandon's murderous quest for earning penance. As the circle of the detectives and FBI closes in, Brandon is compelled to continue his bloody orgy, regardless of the consequences. Brandon's coming for you, sinners. From writer Matt Nicholls (Collateral) and artist Simon Wright (Zombie Cities). DIAMOND # NOV161351 $12.99.