FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Seller List

This afternoon, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Book Best Sellers Lists and debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list was the new Vertigo original graphic novel, FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND.

 

Over the past ten years, FABLES has captured the hearts and minds of readers in an ever-expanding magical universe that spans numerous titles, series and formats. Snow White, Bigby Wolf, Frau Totenkinder, Little Boy Blue and Jack Frost are just some of the popular cast who appear in 17 Volumes; the graphic novel 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL; the spin-off series JACK OF FABLES, CINDERELLA and now, FAIREST; and the prose novel, PETER AND MAX.

 

This month, Bigby Wolf finally got his own original graphic novel with FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND! This next chapter in The New York Times bestselling, Hugo Award nominated, multiple Eisner Award-winning series is written by Fable’s creator Bill Willingham with art by Jim Fern (JACK OF FABLES), Craig Hamilton (FABLES, ABSOLUTE SANDMAN), Ray Snyder (52), Mark Farmer (ANIMAL MAN) and cover by Daniel Dos Santos (PETER AND MAX).

 

Bigby Wolf’s adventure begins as he heads west looking for a location where he can start a new Fabletown. He stumbles onto a small town named Story City populated solely by … werewolves. Not Fables but also not Mundy’s (Fable-speak for regular, mundane, people), these werewolves, who are connected to Bigby in more ways than one, know and revere him like a god. So why are they trying to kill him? The only thing that’s certain is that this is the most horrific and action-packed FABLES story to date!

 

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2, SUPERMAN, VOL. 1: WHAT PRICE TOMORROW?, THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, VOL. 1, and Time Home Entertainment’s TOTALLY MAD: 60 YEARS OF HUMOR, SATIRE, STUPIDITY AND STUPIDITY. And click here to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, including the debut of Vertigo’s SCALPED, VOL. 10: TRAIL’S END. Congratulations to all!

 

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SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 Takes #1 Spot on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Seller List for Second Consecutive Week

Last week, we told you that SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 debuted on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Seller List in the #1 spot.

 

Today, we’re pleased to let you know that the highly anticipated original graphic novel by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Shane Davis has claimed the top spot of the Hardcover list for the second consecutive week!

 

But that’s not the only exciting news to come from last week’s NEW YORK TIMES Best Seller lists. Making their list debuts, DC Comics’ THE FLASH, VOL. 1: MOVE FORWARD and Vertigo’s SPACEMAN: DELUXE EDITION and THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, VOL. 1 all joined SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 on the Hardcover list. Meanwhile, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS, VOL. 1: REDEMPTION debuted at the #4 spot on the Paperback list.

 

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also features Time Home Entertainment’s TOTALLY MAD: 60 YEARS OF HUMOR, SATIRE, STUPIDITY AND STUPIDITY in the #2 spot. And click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers. Congratulations to all!

 

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SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 Debuts at #1 on THE NEW YORK TIMES’ Hardcover Graphic Books Best Seller List

On Friday, THE NEW YORK TIMES published their Graphic Books Best Sellers Lists and debuting at #1 on the Hardcover list was SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2.

 

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, this new original graphic novel reunites acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (BEFORE WATCHMEN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, BABYLON 5) and superstar artist Shane Davis (GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN).

 

In SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2, a young Clark Kent, while slightly more settled in Metropolis from when we last left him, is still struggling to find his footing both as a reporter and as his superhero alter-ego, Superman. When a powerful new villain threatens Metropolis and drains him of all his powers, Superman will learn for the first time what it means to be vulnerable -- in other words, what it means to be truly human.

 

Click here to read THE NEW YORK TIMES’ full list of Hardcover Graphic Books Best Sellers, which also includes BATMAN, VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, and Time Home Entertainment’s TOTALLY MAD: 60 YEARS OF HUMOR, SATIRE, STUPIDITY AND STUPIDITY. And click here to see THE NEW YORK TIMES’ list of Paperback Graphic Books Best Sellers, including Vertigo’s SWEET TOOTH, VOL. 5, by Jeff Lemire. Congratulations to all!

 

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Previews SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (BEFORE WATCHMEN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, BABYLON 5) and superstar artist Shane Davis (GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN) is almost here!

 

In this original graphic novel, a young Clark Kent, while slightly more settled in Metropolis from when we last left him, is still struggling to find his footing both as a reporter and as his superhero alter-ego, Superman. When a powerful new villain threatens Metropolis and drains him of all his powers, Superman will learn for the first time what it means to be vulnerable -- in other words, what it means to be truly human.

 

Fans who have already picked up today’s DC Comics releases may have noticed a special preview of SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 in the back of their books. But if you haven’t picked up your copies yet, fret not! Yesterday, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY debuted this special sneak peek at one of the year’s biggest original graphic novels. Head on over to their site to check out their coverage!

 

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 flies into comic book stores on October 31st and into bookstores everywhere on November 6th.

 

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Sneak Peek at SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2

Fans who attended the SUPERMAN panel at San Diego Comic-Con were given a special treat: a sneak peek at SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2. Hitting stores on October 31, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, VOL. 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis.

 

But if you're not in San Diego this weekend, don't worry! Below, take a look at the art shown at the panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beyond DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Group Solicits

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2 HC

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Art and cover by SHANE DAVIS and SANDRA HOPE

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 136 pg, FC, $22.99 US

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis is here!

Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World’s Greatest Super Hero but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who’s NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel.

And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton! But that will also mean he will have Superman’s powers without his conscience, and Kal-El learns to live without powers beyond those of mere mortals.

 

PHANTOM LADY #1

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by CAT STAGGS and RICH PERROTTA

Cover by AMANDA CONNER

On sale AUGUST 29 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The female FREEDOM FIGHTER debuts in her own miniseries!

• Featuring her partner-in-crimefighting, the diminutive dynamo known as DOLL MAN!

 

NATIONAL COMICS: LOOKER #1

Written by IAN EDGINTON

Art by MIKE S. MILLER

Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On sale AUGUST 29 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• New digital-first adventures!

• Emily Briggs was a top supermodel until she was turned into a vampire!

• Briggs uses her supernatural powers to protect the innocent as they navigate the corrupt world of high fashion and modeling!

• A fresh, sexy take on a classic DC character!

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #5

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by JUAN JOSE RYP

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale AUGUST 8 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• New digital-first adventures!

• The origin of ARKHAM CITY characters HAMMER and SICKLE!

• What is their connection to HUSH?

• Incredibly detailed art by rising star JUAN JOSE RYP (Wolverine: The Best There Is).

 

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #7

Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL, DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK

FRIDOLFS • Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN, DEREK FRIDOLFS, HOWARD PORTER

and NORM BREYFOGLE • Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

On sale AUGUST 29 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• New digital-first adventures!

• The War for Apokolips begins, and Aquagirl’s origin is revealed!

• The Joker King gathers his army, and Terry makes a shocking discovery!

• Clark Kent searches for his place in the City of Tomorrow!

 

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #4

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art by PERE PEREZ

Cover by RYAN BENJAMIN and JOEL BENJAMIN

On sale AUGUST 1 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• New digital-first adventures!

• The story arc kicking off the SEASON PREMIERE EVENT concludes!

• CHLOE and OLIVER make a shocking discovery as they come face-to-face with the sole survivor of the crash.

• More machine than man, an out-of-control HENSHAW must be stopped – this looks like a job for SUPERMAN!

 

NIGHT FORCE #6

Written by MARV WOLFMAN

Art by TOM MANDRAKE

Cover by LEONARDO MANCO

On sale AUGUST 8 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 7, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Many threads tie together in this penultimate issue!

• Sela’s master plan is revealed!

• Kassandra initiates her revenge against Winters!

 

THE SHADE #11

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by FRAZER IRVING

Cover by TONY HARRIS

1:10 Variant cover by FRAZER IRVING

On sale AUGUST 15 • 32 pg, FC, 11 of 12, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. See the Previews Order Form for details.

• The Celestial Pharaohs, the secret power behind an ancient cult, are rampaging through London!

• A weakened Shade must stop them, even if it means exploring dangerous new aspects of the shadow dimension from which he draws his powers!

 

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #2

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art and cover by PHILIP TAN and RUY JOSE

On sale AUGUST 1 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $2.99 US

• ADAM sets out to reclaim the power of HE-MAN and find TEELA and MAN-AT-ARMS.

• SKELETOR releases his minions to destroy Adam and keep him from finding his fellow Masters.

 

Click here to see a gallery of all BEYOND DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 group cover artwork.

 

(The cover for SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2 by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope)

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DC COMICS IN 2012 - SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE – VOLUME TWO

One of the most critically acclaimed original graphic novels of the last few years, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE will be getting a highly anticipated sequel in 2012. Considered by some to be “Superman for the TWILIGHT crowd,” the original was a standalone story which re-examined the early mythology of the classic character. SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE – VOLUME TWO continues the fresh take on the youthful struggles of Krypton’s superpowered survivor.

Featuring the return of the fan favorite creative team of J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE – VOLUME TWO features an even greater threat.

“The overwhelming success of volume one of SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE - 37 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list for graphic novels - meant we had to ensure that Volume Two was even better,” said Straczynski. “We couldn't just rest on our laurels. (And does anyone actually rest on laurels? Are there gatherings of laurel-resters? If so, why haven't I been invited? These are the questions that keep me up at night while the rest of the world dreams.) Thematically, if Volume One was about Clark figuring out where he belongs, then Volume Two is about Superman trying to figure out where he belongs in all this, even as the world does the same at their end. How far can he push his power before he becomes something other than what he intended to become? In the midst of all this Clark gets his first apartment, becoming entangled with a beautiful woman next door, Lois starts trying to figure out what it is about Clark that doesn't add up, and a new and terrifyingly strong version of the Parasite is born from what was previously a serial killer...and now Superman has to confront someone who is not only as strong as he is, but can drain his power completely. In the aftermath of one of the massive battles that threatens to tear apart Metropolis, Clark for the first time feels what it's like to be normal, to be mortal, to be vulnerable...to be us. In the end, Volume Two is about power: its use and abuse, and its place in the world, to be used for good or for evil.”

“Working on VOLUME TWO gave me a chance to re-create one of Superman's villains, the Parasite,” said Davis. “In doing so, I decided to develop the character in stages as the fights progress throughout the book. There are three stages of evolution: going from frail to the strongest villain Superman has ever faced. EARTH ONE Parasite is one of the most complicated and disgustingly beautiful characters I have ever designed! I came at VOLUME TWO in more of a movie sense, choreographing the fight scenes differently from one another, adding a little more muscle to Superman this time around as he is a practicing superhero, while drawing the "Geek" Clark Kent, who loves a sweater! I always kept the old in mind while bringing in the new. SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE – VOLUME TWO is the book of 2012, so save those pennies!”

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