Media Release -- The April edition of Diamond Comic Distributors' PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty outlets on March 28thand features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning June 2012.
The newest catalog features a front cover spotlighting Image Comics' MIND THE GAP, a new psychological thriller from Eisner Award-winning writer Jim McCann (Return of the Dapper Men) and artists Rodin Esquejo (Morning Glories) and Sonia Oback (The Defenders). Already called an "anxiously anticipated modern thriller" by USA Today, this new ongoing comic book series begins with Elle Peterssen trapped in a coma after being attacked on a subway platform. The only clues to the perpetrator's identity are now trapped in her mind, and everyone is a suspect.
March's back cover features DC Comics' BATMAN: EARTH ONE original graphic novel from the fan-favorite Action Comics creative team of writer Geoff Johns and illustrator Gary Frank that modernizes and re-imagines the origins of The Dark Knight. The previous entry in this line, Superman: Earth One, was critically acclaimed and has become a perennial bestseller. Those that enjoyed that book and are interested in a new take on Batman's story won't want to miss this new graphic novel.
April PREVIEWS Features
Manga Month: "Manga Month" – is back! Manga Month comes around every March, when PREVIEWS highlights products from publishers and creators that fuel readers' enthusiasm for the Asian-influenced art form. Featuring a mix of material imported from overseas and created by American artists inspired by manga, the products offered during Manga Month represent some of the best on the market, and are certain to find favor with established manga-maniacs and new converts alike.
Indie Edge: As part of Manga Month, this latest creator feature is dedicated to Tokyo-born comics creator, toy designer, and painter Junko Mizuno, who has helped design My Little Pony toys for Hasbro and vinyl figurines for Dark Horse and released several acclaimed manga titles, including Hell Babies, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Princess Mermaid, and Little Fluffy Gigolo Pelu. Learn more about Mizuno's career, upcoming projects, and the titles currently on her reading list from which she draws inspiration.
PREVIEWS Exclusive Apparel: March's line-up of PREVIEWS Exclusive apparel available only in comic book specialty shops features a variety of comic- and movie-based T-shirt designs, including The Amazing Spider-Man: "Saul Good" and "Hang Time," Adventure Time: "Finn vs. Ice King," Star Wars: "Rebel Princess," and Avengers: Valiants." You won't find these anywhere else other than a comic book or hobby shop in your area.
Plus: Staff Picks, our Top 100 Comics and Bestseller Charts, and much more!
All this and more is waiting in the March issue of PREVIEWS, which goes on sale at your local comic shop or specialty store on Wednesday, February 29th at a cover price of $4.50. Ask your comic shop retailer about how you can qualify for a free issue.
Pre-orders are due to your comic shop by March 18 for merchandise in this issue.
For a sneak peek at this issue's Gems, Featured Items, and more, continue to check out www.PREVIEWSworld.com. To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com.
