Sneak PREVIEWS: Image Comics' A Thing Called Truth Covers September's PREVIEWS
Aug 20, 2021
The September edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops and digitally on August 25th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning November 2021.
Your customers can get a look at the catalog now on the PREVIEWSworld website by checking out the site's sections that spotlight the Gems of the Month as well as the full catalog sections for Comics; Graphic Novels; Books; Magazines; Trading Cards; Apparel; Toys, Statues, and Models; Collectibles; and Games.
Front Cover: Image Comics' A Thing Called Truth #1 SEP210020 |
Back Cover: Dark Horse Comics’ Joy Operations #1 SEP210237 |
ON OUR FRONT COVER: Two women embark on an unplanned European roadtrip and find love on the way in Image Comics' LGBTQ+ romance from Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli, A Thing Called Truth.
ON OUR FLIPSIDE COVER: Brian Michael Bendis' Jinxworld comes to Dark Horse Comics with his new sci-fi action series with artist Stephen Byrne, Joy Operations.
ON OUR CATALOG SPINE: Diamond Select Toys' line of collectibles based on the Power Rangers franchise kicks off with the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Red Ranger Legends in 3-Dimensions 1/2-Scale Bust (SEP212194).
ON OUR ORDER FORM COVER: Jungle heroine Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (SEP210501) returns in a new Dynamite Entertainment series from Stephen Mooney and Jethro Morales.
The September PREVIEWS Features:
Gaming Month: Whether your favorite games involve boards, dice, consoles, pen and paper, cards, or any of the many things that people use when playing a game, PREVIEWS's Gaming Month spotlights the comic books and graphic novels inspired by the games people like to play.
Gems of the Month: September's PREVIEWS Gems of the Month include:
· BOOM! Studios’ Power Rangers Universe #1
· Dark Horse Comics’ Hellboy: The Bones of Giants #1 and Joy Operations #1
· Dynamite Entertainment’s Sheena: Queen of the Jungle #25
· IDW Publishing’s Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome #1
· Image Comics’ Newburn #1 and A Thing Called Truth #1
· Marvel Comics’ Hulk #1
catBUZZ: PREVIEWS takes a look at some of the blockbuster books and products coming out in the months ahead. An ex-cop works for the New York mob as a private investigator in Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips' new crime series from Image Comics, Newburn. Plus, BOOM! Studios reveals the secrets behind the mysterious Phantom Ranger in Power Rangers Universe; Monkey Punch's celebrated manga Lupin the 3rd receives a hardcover collection, Lupin III (Lupin the 3rd): Greatest Heists, from Seven Seas; Jeff Smith (Bone) explores humanity's origins in Cartoon Books' Tuki: Fight for Fire; and many more products coming you will look forward to in the months to come
catBUZZ Toys: On the catalog's flip side, PREVIEWS looks at some upcoming toy projects that will have fans excited in the months to come. Funko's POP! The Simpsons: Alien Mr. Burust Vinyl Figure, available exclusively through PREVIEWS, features the Springfield, USA plutocrat as he appeared in the classic episode, "The Springfield Files," and also boasts a glow-in-the-dark chase variant. Mattel brings some classic characters back to stores with the Masters of the Universe: Revelation Masterverse Figures, based on the new Netflix animated series from writer Kevin Smith. Beast Kingdom's Marvel Infinity Saga EAA-121: Captain American DX Figure puts a unique spin on Marvel Studios' Captain America: The First Avenger. Plus, new Dune figures from Dark Horse Comics, Kellogg's cereal icons from Medicom, Star Wars tiki mugs from Beeline Creative, and other exiting toys will be coming your way this year and next.
PREVIEWS Exclusive Merchandise: Each month PREVIEWS offers a selection of products that can only be found at your local comic shop. Among this month's exclusive items, Gemstone Publishing offers a special signed edition of The Overstreet Guide to Lost Universe (SEP211565) that boasts an exclusive Defiant Comics cover by J.G. Jones. In addition to the exclusive Simpsons POP! figure this month, Funko also offers two exclusive Marvel POP! figures — the POP! Marvel: Classic Hawkeye Vinyl Figure (SEP212460) and the POP! Marvel: Galactus with Silver Surfer Jumbo 10-Inch Blacklight Vinyl Figure (SEP212461). Plus, Hiya Toys has more exclusive Alien figures, and 1000 Toys offers the Halo Infinite: Master Chief Mjolnir Mk. VI Generation 3 Re:Edit 1/12-Scale Action Figure (SEP212851) which comes with a Brute Shock Rifle unavailable in the regular edition of the figure. Look for the PREVIEWS Exclusive icon throughout the catalog to find these and other exciting products you can find only at your local comic shop in the months ahead.
Indie Edge: PREVIEWS talks to French creator Fabrice Sapolsky about his early comics work on Marvel's Spider-Man Noir, his creator owned work, and his new publishing venture, FairSquare Comics, which is launching Mutiny Magazine #1 (SEP211533) in the September PREVIEWS.
Editor's Note: In this month's Editor's Note, PREVIEWS editor Marty Grosser talks about his lifelong love affair with video games, up to his recent Xbox One, as PREVIEWS marks its annual Gaming Month.
Plus: So much more!
All this awaits you in the September edition of PREVIEWS, which goes on sale at your local comic shop or specialty store on Wednesday, August 25th in print at your local comic shop or specialty store at its regular cover price of just $3.99 or digitally at PREVIEWSworld.com/digital!