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News from around the net related to comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime, and movies.
A whole slew of New 52 books by DC Comics will be hitting the shelves. They have produced enough issues to make collected editions for each title. Some will be offered as Hard Backs before the make the transition to Trade Paperback, but some of the lesser known titles will only be produced in Trade Paperback at this time.
If your library is looking for something to put in the younger graphic novel/manga section you might consider this. It is the “All Ages” book by Sara Richard entitled Kitty and Dino, published by Yen Press.
If your library has been keeping up with all the Yu-Gi-Oh! titles you will want to add this one to your lists to purchase, Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal, Vol. 1 is now available for purchase, published by Viz Media.
If your library has a gaming collection you will probably want to add this to your purchase orders. Kingdom Hearts 3D (Dream, Drop, Distance) will be available in the European market July 20 and then in the North American market July 31. Thanks to AnimeNews Network and YouTube for the following trailer:
Today is the release of Snow White and the Huntsman. This might be interesting, especially those that are interested in Folklore. Thanks to YahooMovies for the following trailer:
For libraries that have a collection of roleplaying books here are three more you will want to add to your collection. Margaret Weis’ Productions who brings us Marvel Heroic Roleplaying will be releasing this summer three new supplements. The three titles are: Marvel Heroic Roleplaying: Civil War – 50 States Initiative; Marvel Heroic Roleplaying: Civil War – Young Avengers/Runaways; and Marvel Heroic Roleplaying: Civil War – X-Men. Each supplement will be a 128 page book with an MSRP of $19.99.
Here is some news for all your patrons that are into trading card games. Cryptozoic Entertainment will be releasing The World of WarCraft: Aftermath expansion set Tomb of the Forgotten on June 12th. The expansion set will be available in packs of 15 cards with 70 Common, 60 Uncommon, 8 Hero, 60 Rare, and 10 Epic cards to complete the set. The suggested MSRP will be $3.99 per pack.
Richard and Matt are at Exploration Place’s “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibit. During our visit we had the pleasure of visiting with three members of the costuming group Star Wars 501st, 70th Explorers Garrison: Kerry Ellison (Jango Fett); Jenny Angel (Zam Wessel); and Phil Harley (Tusken Raider).
Episode 17.5: Star Wars 501st, 70th Explorers Garrison Visit
Viz announced at FanimeCon this past weekend that Tiger & Bunny will be released in the North American market sometime in early 2013. So you might mark your calendar to start looking for this after the New Year.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-05-29/viz-plans-tiger-and-bunny-dvds-in-early-2013
Matt and I just got back from the Media Day and Opening Day of Exploration Place’s “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibit. We had a great time. We have several pictures that will be uploaded over the next several days, if not weeks and some special podcasts over the exhibit and the regional 501st, 70th Explorers Garrison.
We start the pictures with the one above which is of course the droids and Princess Leia’s costume from Star Wars: A New Hope.