Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried and Ksenia Solo at San Diego Comic-Con!

TELEVISION’S FAVOURITE SUCCUBUS
RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH A
FEW OF HER FRIENDS IN TOW...

ANNA SILK, KRIS HOLDEN-RIED AND KSENIA SOLO
LEAD PANEL ON SATURDAY, JULY 14
AT 8:15PM Room 6BCF

Fan Autograph Signing 6 - 7PM at Booth #4135

TORONTO, ON – June 28, 2012 – What do a sexy succubus, a handsome shape- shifting wolf and a quirky human have in common? They are all cast members of Syfy’s hit supernatural drama series, Lost Girl, and they are heading to San Diego Comic-Con! Lost Girl is the number #1 cable drama on Syfy among adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 in its time period.

Sean Astin To Appear at New York Comic Con

SEAN ASTIN TO APPEAR AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Other Entertainment Guests Include Josh Gates

Norwalk, CT, June 28, 2012: New York Comic (NYCC) officials have today announced that Sean Astin will be a guest at the show where he will be appearing Friday, October 12 – Sunday, October 14. Astin joins recently announced TV personality and “Monster Hunter” Josh Gates as an entertainment guest at the show. In addition to featuring top artists and creators from the world of comics, NYCC is a showcase for celebrities from all corners of the entertainment universe including film, TV, books and music. In Fall 2012 Nickelodeon will relaunch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as a new animated series and Sean Astin will be voicing red-masked Raphael. Astin, of course, is also well remembered for his role as loyal Samwise Gamgee in the universally acclaimed Lord of the Rings; his role as Mikey in the 1980’s classic The Goonies; and his title role as the American working class hero in Rudy. He will be signing autographs for fans as well as doing a Q & A panel.

Pre-order now: UPSIDE DOWN by Jess Smart Smiley, and the new printing of Pat Grant's hit BLUE!

Finally, we're very happy to welcome a new face to the Top Shelf family, and to the Top Shelf Kids Club: the charming and talented Jess Smart Smiley! His new book Upside Down: A Vampire Tale has been introduced in our Kids Club sampler at Free Comic Book Day, and now it's coming to your store, in time for Halloween this fall! See why

Hot off the press and heading to your store!

IN STORES JULY 4TH:
Wizzywig: Portrait of a Serial Hacker
by Ed Piskor

Inspired by the incredible stories of real-life computer hackers, Wizzywig is the thrilling tale of a master manipulator, Kevin "Boingthump" Phenicle -- his journey from precocious child scammer to federally-wanted fugitive, and beyond. In a world transformed by social networks, data leaks, and digital uprisings, Ed Piskor's debut graphic novel reminds us how much power can rest in the hands of an audacious kid with a keyboard. Named "the next big thing in graphic novels" by Rolling Stone magazine! -- a 288-page deluxe hardcover, $19.95 (US).

VIZ Media Unveils Neon Alley, A 24-Hour Anime Channel Launching This Fall!

VIZ MEDIA UNVEILS NEON ALLEY

24-Hour Anime Channel Launches On The Game Console This Fall

San Francisco, CA, June 27, 2012 – VIZ Media, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, unveiled plans for Neon Alley, a 24-hour anime channel featuring the world’s best titles set to debut on a major game console this fall. The service will be available in the United States and Canada.

Marvel Comics Reveals Plans for New York Comic Con

MARVEL COMICS REVEALS PLANS FOR
NEW YORK COMIC CON

Joe Quesada and Axel Alonso to Join Other Spotlight Guests
Including Steve McNiven, Kieron Gillen, Jonathan Hickman,
Rick Remender, Esad Ribic, and Dan Slott

Steve McNiven to also create original art
for official show poster!

Norwalk, CT, June 26, 2012: Top writers and artists will be joining Marvel Comics at New York Comic Con (NYCC) as the renowned comic books and media entertainment company reveals some of its preliminary plans for the 2012 edition of the annual pop culture convention. Marvel will once again have a 3000 square foot booth on the show floor where attendees will have ample room and opportunity to mingle with creators and staff including Joe Quesada, Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment, and Axel Alonso, Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief. Other Spotlight Guests who will be on hand to greet fans will be Kieron Gillen, Jonathan Hickman, Rick Remender, Esad Ribic, Dan Slott and Steve McNiven. In addition to his appearance at the show, Steve McNiven has agreed to create this year’s official NYCC poster.

VIZ Media Celebrates BERSERK at Comic-Con, and Welcomes Studio 4C Guest!

VIZ MEDIA CELEBRATES BERSERK:
THE GOLDEN AGE ARC ANIME FILM TRILOGY
AT 2012 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

VIZ Media Welcomes Studio 4ºC
Founder, President & Producer Eiko Tanaka,
And Plans An All-Day BERSERK Celebration
With Panel Discussion, Exclusive Film Screening, And Autograph Session

San Francisco, CA, June 25, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, invites fans attending 2012 Comic-Con International to join an exciting all-day celebration of all things BERSERK on Friday, July 13th as the company announces a special slate of activities to preview the forthcoming release of the BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC trilogy of anime feature films this fall.

Dark Horse Announces New VP of Marketing!

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES
THE PROMOTION OF MATT PARKINSON
TO VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

JUNE 25, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is pleased to announce the promotion of its former senior director of Marketing, Matt Parkinson, to vice president of Marketing!