FABLES DELUXE EDITION BOOK 6 Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers List

Earlier today, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Books Best Sellers lists. Debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list is the newest FABLES Deluxe Edition, BOOK SIX.

For over ten years, FABLES has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere with its ever-expanding magical universe created by writer Bill Willingham. Now, the magic continues with the latest FABLES deluxe edition, written by Willingham and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Jim Fern, Shawn McManus, Steve Leialoha, and James Jean.

In FABLES DELUXE EDITION BOOK SIX, the threat of the Adversary looms ever closer as the drums of war begin their steady beat. The Fables prepare for battle, but first they must find their would-be commander: Bigby Wolf.

Featuring issues #46-51, this deluxe hardcover edition also includes Willingham’s complete original script for issue #50, a FABLES gallery, and a special sketchbook section by series artist Mark Buckingham.

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes BATMAN: THE NIGHT OF THE OWLS and BATMAN VOL.1: THE COURT OF OWLS. And click here. to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, which includes WATCHMEN. Congratulations to all!

 

 

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Announcing BEFORE WATCHMEN: DOLLAR BILL

 

DC Comics announced with MTV GEEK today that they will publish a new BEFORE WATCHMEN story that will focus on the character Dollar Bill.

 

Joining the roster of mini-series that are expanding on the foundation of the original WATCHMEN, this one-shot issue BEFORE WATCHMEN: DOLLAR BILL will be written by Len Wein, current BW: OZYMANDIAS scribe, and illustrated by Kirby and Eisner award winning artist Steve Rude.

 

Head on over to MTV GEEK to read an interview with Wein about this special issue, where he will explore the Minuteman who wanted to be an actor, but became a superhero.  And check out the incredible painted cover by Rude below.

 

BEFORE WATCHMEN: DOLLAR BILL #1 arrives January 30, 2013.


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MORE THAN 100 TOP-SELLING DC ENTERTAINMENT GRAPHIC NOVELS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE iBOOKSTORE

 

DC Entertainment announced today it has greatly expanded its graphic novel library on the iBookstore to include more than 100 titles, including bestsellers WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA and THE SANDMAN. Fans can find the newly expanded selection in a new DC Entertainment graphic novel destination on the iBookstore.
 
“We’ve been steadily increasing our library and reach on the iBookstore and today’s launch marks a major milestone in reaching millions of readers around the globe,” stated DC Entertainment Senior Vice President of Digital, Hank Kanalz. “We’re excited to bring Superman, Batman and other iconic characters to a broad audience, in a seamless, branded destination. We will continue to add new content every week, working toward our broader goal of expanding the comic reader base.”
 
iBookstore readers will be able to download a free preview of upcoming THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO graphic novel, as well as a broad selection from DC Entertainment’s library of bestselling graphic novels, including:


100 Bullets

All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder, Vol. 1

All Star Superman

American Vampire Vol. 1

Aquaman Vol. 1: The Trench

Batman and Robin, Vol. 1 – 3

Batman and Son

Batman Begins: The Movie & other Tales of the Dark Knight

Batman Incorporated Vol. 1

Batman Volume 1: The Court of Owls (The New 52)

Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City

Batman: Birth of the Demon

Batman: Cacophony

Batman: Dark Victory

Batman: Earth One

Batman: Haunted Knight

Batman: Knightfall

Batman: No Man's Land New Edition vol. 1-2

Batman: R.I.P.

Batman: Streets of Gotham Vol. 1-3

Batman: The Complete Hush

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again

Batman: The Long Halloween

Batman: Year One

Batwing Vol. 1: The Lost Kingdom (The New 52)

Birds of Prey Vol. 1: Trouble in Mind

Blackest Night

Blackest Night: Black Lantern Corps Vol. 1 - 2

Blackest Night: Green Lantern

Blackest Night: Green Lantern Corps

Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps

Brightest Day, Vol. 1 - 3

Daytripper

DC Universe Online Legends Vol. 1 - 3

Deathstroke Vol. 1: Legacy

DMZ Vol. 1-3

Ex Machina Vol. 1: The First Hundred Days

Fables Vol. 1 - 15

Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall

Final Crisis

Fringe: Beyond the Fringe

Green Arrow Vol. 1: Into the Woods

Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters

Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1: Fearsome

Green Lantern Vol. 1- 3

Green Lantern: Agent Orange

Green Lantern: Rage of the Red Lanterns

Green Lantern: Rebirth (New Edition)

Green Lantern: Secret Origin

Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War

Green Lantern: War of the Green Lanterns

Grifter Vol. 1: Most Wanted (The New 52)

Hawk and Dove Vol. 1: First Strikes

Identity Crisis

Kingdom Come (New Edition)

Legion Lost Vol. 1: Run From Tomorrow

MAD About Oscars

MAD About Superheroes Vol. 1-2

MAD About the 50’s and 60’s

Men of War Vol. 1: Uneasy Company (The New 52)

O.M.A.C. Vol. 1: Omactivate! (The New 52)

Resurrection Man Vol. 1: Dead Again

Superboy Vol. 1: Incubation

Superman/Batman Vol. 1: Public Enemies

Superman: Earth One

Superman: The Black Ring Vol. 1-2

Supernatural: Origins and The Dogs of Edinburgh

Swamp Thing Vol. 1: Raise Them Bones

Teen Titans Vol. 1: It's Our Right to Fight

The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol. 2:

The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men Vol. 1: God Particle

The Judas Coin

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol. 1-2

The Sandman Vol. 1- 10

The Sandman: Dream Hunters

The Sandman: Endless Nights

V for Vendetta

Watchmen

Wonder Woman: Odyssey Vol. 1

World's Finest

 

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This Just Happened: Ozymandias Reveals How His Name Is Correctly Pronounced

The infamous WATCHMEN character Oyzmandias was named after the protagonist in an 1818 sonnet by English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Yet for years, fans have debated the correct pronunciation of his name: is it Ozymandias or Ozymandias?

 

If you’re one of the people who could never decide how Ozymandias’ name is correctly pronounced and would like a clear-cut answer, look no further than BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #3. In this issue, series writer Len Wein finally clears up the debate that’s been occurring ever since the original WATCHMEN series debuted.

 

“When I first read the Shelley poem, I decided in my own head how the name Ozymandias was pronounced,” Wein told THE SOURCE. “When WATCHMEN came along and I heard lots of people pronouncing the name with emphasis on a different syllable, I was surprised. So I just thought I'd address the issue in the new book.”

 

Below, check out the page from the issue that reveals the correct pronunciation of Ozymandias’ name. And don’t forget to pick up BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #3, in stores now.

 

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Graphic Novels by Alan Moore Added to iBookstore

 

DC Entertainment’s selection of graphic novels available on the iBookstore continues to grow, with several bestselling graphic novels by Alan Moore now available for download.  This week’s new additions includes the bestselling graphic novel of all-time, WATCHMEN, a must have for any digital library, as well as other popular titles including:

 

V for Vendetta

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol. 1

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol. 2

 

Download your digital copies today and keep an eye out for more titles from DC Entertainment coming soon to the iBookstore.


Alan Moore iBookstore

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This Just Happened: The Comedian Gets His Pin

The S shield. The bat symbol. A Green Lantern’s ring. All of these iconic stamps symbolize who the characters they belong to are and what they represent.

 

Fans of the original WATCHMEN are more than familiar with the classic smiley-face pin that belongs to the infamous Comedian. Who could forget the iconic spattering of the character’s blood across the pin in the book’s opening scene?

 

But how did the Comedian get this smiley pin? What’s the sentimental value it holds that causes him to keep it on him at all times?

 

If you’ve already read BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE #3 (which hit stores this past Wednesday), you saw how the Comedian came to acquire this pin. But if you haven’t already picked up your copy of the issue, then stop reading this post (spoiler alert ahead!).

 

Below, check out a few panels from BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE #3 that depict just how the smiley-face pin ended up in the Comedian’s possession. And don’t forget to share in the comments section below any other Easter eggs you may have noticed in the BEFORE WATCHMEN titles you’ve read so far!

 

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WATCHMEN Original Issues #1-12 Available for Download Now

Just in time for the start of BEFORE WATCHMEN next week, now you can revisit the series that started it all by downloading all 12 original issues of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s groundbreaking classic WATCHMEN, available for $1.99 each. 

 

WATCHMEN, the comic book series that changed the game, is now available for download through the DC Comics app or online at www.readdcentertainment.com. Pick up issues #1–12 now and get ready to re-live all the excitement of the original comic book event like never before.  

 

And stay tuned for more BEFORE WATCHMEN digital comics specials – each week that a #1 issue is released we’ll be offering a special digital sale highlighting other comics by BEFORE WATCHMEN creators. First up next week is a Darwyn Cooke digital sale tied to the release of BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #1.

 

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DC Collectibles Reveals New Products During C2E2 Panel

During a C2E2 panel today moderated by Geoff Johns, DC Collectibles revealed an exciting line-up of new products, including a new Dr. Manhattan BEFORE WATCHMEN statue, an all-new We Can Be Heroes 7-pack action figure set featuring the DC Comics – The New 52 action figures, and variant busts from The Dark Knight Rises product line.

 

The Dr. Manhattan statue is the third figure to be revealed in a line of products based on characters from the highly-anticipated BEFORE WATCHMEN prequel comic book mini-series. Statues for Rorschach and The Comedian were previously announced and all of the figures will go on sale later this year.

 

The DC Collectibles team also revealed a very special action figure set that will benefit DC Entertainment’s giving campaign that fights the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa, We Can Be Heroes (www.WeCanBeHeroes.org).  The set will go on sale in October 2012 and feature DC Comics – The New 52 action figures based on iconic characters including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. DC Collectibles will release the figures individually starting with Batman in May 2012, however as an added bonus for collectors who purchase the set, they will get the Superman figure well before its individual release date in 2013.  A percentage of proceeds from the action figure set will benefit We Can Be Heroes.

 

“We’re thrilled to be supporting We Can Be Heroes,” stated Geoff Johns, chief creative officer for DC Entertainment. “The DC Comics – The New 52 action figures have proven to be one of our most popular product lines, so we feel the new 7-pack set is a great way to raise awareness and money for such a worthwhile cause.”


And lastly, for fans who can’t get enough of The Dark Knight Rises, DC Collectibles revealed two new variant busts featuring Batman and Bane, adding to an already extensive line of collectibles inspired by the film.  The busts will go on sale this fall.


Before Watchmen Dr. Manhattan Statue


We Can Be Heroes 7-pack

 

TDKR Variant Busts

 

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WATCHMEN COMES TO LIFE AT THE LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

 

DC Entertainment Co-Publishers, Jim Lee and Dan DiDio, to Discuss the Upcoming Release of BEFORE WATCHMEN

 Followed by a Director’s Cut Screening of the WATCHMEN Film Adaptation

 

BURBANK, Calif. (March 29, 2012) – Revealing new details of the highly-anticipated summer release of the BEFORE WATCHMEN prequel mini-series comics, DC Entertainment will host a panel alongside a film screening of WATCHMEN at the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Saturday, April 21, at 1:00pm.  The BEFORE WATCHMEN discussion will include DC Entertainment Co-Publishers and industry legends Jim Lee and Dan DiDio and will be moderated by comic expert Geoff Boucher, editor of the Los Angeles Times’ popular “Hero Complex” site.

 

The BEFORE WATCHMEN prequel titles will continue to build on the complex mythology of the best-selling WATCHMEN graphic novel and will be told through the words and images of some of the comic book industry’s most celebrated writers and artists. This Los Angeles Times Festival of Books panel – DC Entertainment Presents: Watchmen - It’s Not the End, It’s the Beginning – will provide insight into the upcoming releases of the seven BEFORE WATCHMEN titles.

 

“The frenzy surrounding BEFORE WATCHMEN mirrors what we saw preceding our recent DC Comics - The New 52 launch, and the level of interest in the talent line-up for the prequel titles has been spectacular” said DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio. “The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a great opportunity for us to take a closer look at the WATCHMEN phenomenon, both in print and film, and talk about what fans can expect from the prequels.”

 

2012 marks the 17thLos Angeles Times Festival of Books, the largest and most prestigious public literary event in the country. Located at the University of Southern California campus, the two-day event celebrates the written word in all its forms and is expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees.

 

The DC Entertainment programs will take place at the USC School for Cinematic Arts on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 1:00pm. The event schedule includes:

 

·         1:00pm – DC Entertainment publishing panel, DC Entertainment Presents: Watchmen - It’s Not the End, It’s the Beginning, with Jim Lee and Dan DiDio

·         2:00pm – WATCHMEN Director’s Cut film screening

 

Space is limited; to purchase tickets to attend the DC Entertainment panels and screening, please visit: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/general-information/ticket-info/

 

For more information about media credential applications, please visit: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/press/

 

 

 

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