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At ComicsPRO, F1rst Comics/Devil's Due teased a new fantasy comic book series for 2017 by Bill Willingham, his first since the end of Fables – but without any more details forthcoming. In comments, replying to Bleeding Cool posters who pointed out a number of similar projects that hadn't been published, Bill Willingham wrote, I'll be happy to[...]

there are a few ComicsPRO announcements which didn't make it to Bleeding Cool's 52 Story List… but we're very happy to add them here! DC plans to celebrate Jack "King" Kirby's 100th birthday in 2017 with a series of specials, May will bring the debut of MediSIN, from Action Lab, in which a criminal mastermind recruits a[...]

Here are 52 stories from ComicsPRO – mostly covered by Bleeding Cool but there's more besides And bound to be more to come out later in the week… Full house at the Diamond Comics Q&A at @comicspro annual meeting pic.twitter.com/HxCAnQGKAK — Matthew Price (@nerdage) February 16, 2017 State Of The Industry More Comics And Graphic Novels Sold In Comic[...]

We ran the text of the ComicsPRO keynote speech from Ross Richie, publisher and founder of BOOM! Studios earlier today. Well, because we've all been good little boys and girls, here's the video, filmed from ComicsPRO today. We ran the text of the ComicsPRO keynote speech from Ross Richie, publisher and founder of BOOM! Studios earlier[...]

We mentioned the other week that Titan Comics were publishing the European adaptation of the Millenium Trilogy starting with The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. And today, Titan Comics told ComicsPRO that's exactly what they were doing And making it part of their Hard Case Comics line, alongside new titles Quarry and Normandy Gold. This year, QUARRY[...]

Titan Comics and Games Workshop have announced a new comic book series, Blood Bowl: More Guts, More Glory, at ComicsPRO, based on the runaway board game and videogame. Blood Bowl is set in an alternate version of the Warhammer universe – one where brutal chaos and inter-species rivalries are settled on the football pitch, rather than on the[...]

At ComicsPRO in Memphis, Tennesse, they announced the next round of theu=ir SQUARE ONE $1 first issues and $10 TPBsSQUARE ONE $1 first issues in stores June 7 Another Castle #1 Writer: Andrew Wheeler Artist/Colorist/Cover Artist: Paulina Ganucheau Synopsis: Get the first issue of this high-stakes all-ages fantasy series for $1!Princess Misty of Beldora longs for a more exciting life, but gets[...]

Titan Comics announced at ComicsPRO today they will be publishing Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin's graphic novel, The Death Of Stalin in English, which was filmed last year by The Thick Of It's Armando Iannucci to be released in cinemas later this year. The movie stars Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin and Jeffrey Tambor[...]

Announced at ComicsPRO today, May will be Funko Universe Month at IDW with their comics for Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The X-Files, Strawberry Shortcake and Judge Dredd.   They will also include Funko-ed variant covers for Back To The Future #20, Orphan Black: Deviations #3, Dirk Gently: The Salmon of Doubt #8, Star Trek: Boldly Go #8, The[...]

After detailing year's worth of X-O Manowar artwork in the pipeline from artists including Tomas Giorello, Doug Braithwaite, and Clayton Crain, Valiant and series writer Matt Kindt informed retailers at ComicsPRO that they like to plan ahead…and to expect several more major projects soon in the form of an initiative called "ICONS"…that's going to look[...]

  Breaking out ComicsPRO in Memphis, TN… Announced during Valiant's ComicsPRO presentation today in Memphis, TN, Valiant announced that the new X-O Manowar series by writer Matt Kindt and artist Tomas Giorello has accrued some of the publisher's highest initial orders ever. Subsequently, Valiant presented retailers with plans for "the biggest sell-through campaign of 2017" to get copies[...]

But we told you that more was coming. I had conversations with people who were working on projects with her and swore blind she was going to return in a project with Judith Regan, founder of Regan Books. Instead, today at ComicsPRO, Karen Berger flew into Memphis Tennesse to arrive at the Downtown Sheraton hotel to applause from[...]

Valiant has a newly announced partnership with the 2017 Vans Warped Tour, but they won't be going on the road alone… They're planning to bring comic book retailers with them. Teased at the publisher's ComicsPRO presentation this afternoon with the promise of final details to follow in coming weeks, Valiant reps Hunter Gorinson and Atom Freeman[...]

This is the Keynote Address to ComicsPRO from BOOM! Studios publisher and founder, Ross Richie, provided to Bleeding Cool. Video above, text below. School isn't fun for this kid His big, rowdy curly blonde hair makes him a target He gets picked on a lot A lot He's an introvert Afraid to speak up[...]

Oni Press has announced a new line of merchandise at ComicsPRO, starting with a five wave of collectible enamel pins, available in comic shops in the summer $10 each, retailers can order individually or in a pre-packaged assortment with a display And they are: Oni Press logo Sadie and Amira from Katie O'Neill's Princess Princess Ever After A themed[...]

Thanks to the joy of eBay, and some fast fingered retailers, we can see some of the ComicsPRO retailer exclusive items given away by Marvel and DC Comics – and others… So a Jim Lee sketch version of his Kate Moss Calvin Klein swiped cover to The Wild Storm #1 and a Bawoman Rebirth #1 variant… [...]

As part of those new DC Universe Vs Looney Tunes comics announced at ComicsPRO yesterday… looks like Jimmy Palmiotti will be writing Yosemite Sam Vs Jonah Hex. https://twitter.com/jpalmiotti/status/832364107005308928   Thanks Jimmy! And here's an excuse to run the original Kelley Jones art of Lobo vs Road Runner, shown off at ComicsPRO too.   [...]

Despite – or because – Free Comic Book Day restricted their free comic books to fifty titles last year, orders were up to 6 million in total for 2016. But at ComicsPRO, Diamond told retailers that this year – with 52 titles for Free Comic Book Day – orders had been placed for over 5.3 million copies, a similar[...]

And announced at ComicsPRO. Follow more of our ComicsPRO coverage here…     The Final Order Cut-Off programme was invented as part of a legal settlement between Marvel Comics and comic book retailers, over Marvel's unwillingness to make comic books returnable if they were late or had significantly changed details about the solicited comic. It enabled retailers to make[...]

Here;s what IDW will be giving out to retailers at ComicsPRO Darkness Visible – ComicsPro RE cover (new creator-owned series by Mike Carey and Arvind Ethan David) Diablo House – ashcan (very first creator owned series by IDW's CEO Ted Adams) Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth – Ashcan My Little Pony: Legends of Magic – promotional poster IDW Insider catalog[...]

Space Goat productions will be doing a presentation to comic store owners and managers at the ComicsPRO event in Memphis, Tennessee And we have a sneak peek How? Thanks to photos of the screen of the laptop that will be used to make the presentation First for Evil Dead 2: Doppelganger Wars to launch in May[...]

At ComicsPRO today, Titan Comics are announcing the details of a new Tekken comic by Cavan Scott and Andie Tong featuring the likes of Jin Kazama, Heihachi Mishima, Yoshimitsu, Nina Williams and Paul Phoenix. CraveOnline have covers and art… and check the rest of our ComicsPRO coverage right here.    [...]

Breaking this morning out of the ComicsPRO conference in Memphis, TN, Valiant has just announced via Entertainment Weekly that the award-winning publisher is partnering with the 2017 Vans Warped Tour for a first-of-its-kind artwork and branding collaboration spanning the festival's upcoming summer season. Not only has Valiant artist Kano designed the lead artwork and design materials[...]

There may be some sore heads in Memphis this morning… but nothing sweet tea won't fix! Follow all of Bleeding Cool's ComicsPRO coverage right here. @JimLee joined my table for dinner last night at #ComicsPRO meeting A wonderful friend and ambassador for our industry #dccomics #Thanks — Heroes Landing (@HeroesLanding) February 17, 2017 Enjoying dinner with[...]

Okay, there have been lots of freebies given out at ComicsPRO, but this is one I really, really want The Catalyst Prime launch T-shirt from Lion Forge, that detail the names and creators for their launch titles of this new superhero line masterminded by Joe Illidge and with creators… well… Let's take a look again. NOBLE Brandon Thomas[...]

1First/Devil's Due is releasing Bill Willingham's first fantasy series since Fables, later this year. Announcing at ComicsPRO, there's a page in the retailers' programme which one wily fellow forwarded on to Bleeding Cool. Total teaser No art yet Expect an announcement tomorrow, I guess…   1First/Devil's Due is releasing Bill Willingham's first fantasy series since Fables, later this[...]

This is Jim Lee's cover to The Wild Storm #2, as revealed to retailers at ComicsPRO. And here's Justin Bieber. Look, Justin has a pouch as well. Part of a series it seems…   This is Jim Lee's cover to The Wild Storm #2, as revealed to retailers at ComicsPRO. And here's Justin Bieber. Look, Justin has a pouch as well. Part of a[...]

The ComicsPRO meeting has seen Archie PR give CBR one of their announcements before they'd even made it to retailers! For Little Josie and The Pussycats from L'il specialists Art Baltazar and Franco. And out on May 10th. "Josie and The Pussycats' drummer Melody comes across colorful kitties and decides to adopt them as band mascots[...]

At ComicsPRO today, Marvel Comics has been showing off artwork from their upcoming Free Comic Book Day titles Secret Empire/Spectacular Spider-Man and Guardians Of The Galaxy/Defenders The later is modelled on the upcoming Netflix TV show. SECRET EMPIRE FCBD #1 (JAN170008) Written by NICK SPENCER & CHIP ZDARSKY Art by ANDREA SORRENTINO & PAULO SIQUEIRA Cover by MARK BROOKS FOC –[...]

A post apocalyptic Scooby Doo and Wacky Raceland, a universe of Future Quest, a post-modern prehistoric Flintstones and, to come, a gay southern playwright Snagglepuss and WWII fighter aces Dastardly and Muttley. Now, announced to retailers at ComicsPRO, DC Comics is to do the same to the Looney Toons, also owned by Warner Bros So that's[...]