MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
AHOY COMICS' SUMMER SCHEDULE
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AHOY Comics has announced it will resume publishing new comic books in June.
"The world pandemic has caused some problems with serialized comics publishing, particularly for small publishers like us," said AHOY Comics Publisher Hart Seely. "But if there was ever a year that demonstrated the need for laugh-out-loud funny books that are actually funny, it is the year that is 2020. And AHOY Comics will be there for readers and retailers alike."
AHOY Comics' updated summer publishing schedule includes:
Ash & Thorn: A five-issue mini-series by writer Mariah McCourt, artist Soo Lee and colorist Pippa Bowland, with lettering by Rob Steen and covers by Jill Thompson.
Originally scheduled to debut on April 1, Ash & Thorn #1 will be published on June 24, followed by #2 on July 8, #3 on July 29, #4 on August 19 and #5 on Sept. 9.
Billionaire Island: A six-issue mini-series by writer Mark Russell, artist Steve Pugh, and colorist Chris Chuckry, with lettering by Rob Steen. The first issue features a cover by Pugh and a variant cover by Pia Guerra.
The series returns on July 1 with a new second issue, followed by #3 on July 22, #4 on August 12, and #5 on Sept. 16.
Captain Ginger Season 2: Dogworld: A six-issue mini-series by writer Stuart Moore, artists June Brigman and Roy Richardson and colorist Veronica Ghandini, with lettering by Rob Steen.
Captain Ginger: Dogworld, which had two issues published at the time of lockdown, will complete its serialization in digital exclusive editions from Comixology. The first new issue of #3, will be released digitally on June 10, followed by #4 on July 8, #5 on August 5 and #6 on Sept. 2.
"Readers can look forward to more space-cat drama, including a massive starship crash, a small tragedy, and Captain Ginger's stranded crew will finally make first contact with the mysterious, intelligent dogs -- who may or may not play poker in their spare time," Moore said.
Each upcoming issue of Captain Ginger: Dogworld will contain a special Digital Bonus Book at no additional cost: #3 features Dragonfly & Dragonflyman #1, #4 features Billionaire Island #1, #5 features Bronze Age Boogie #1, and #6 will feature will feature a selection from Edgar Allan Poe's Snifter of Terror, including Hunt Emerson's Black Cat comics.
In June, AHOY will also be publishing the trade paperback of Dragonfly & Dragonflyman, the prequel to the dazzling series The Wrong Earth, by writer Tom Peyer, artist Peter Krause, colorist Andy Troy and letterer Rob Steen. The trade paperback will be released in comic-book stores on June 3 and in bookstores on June 16.
"There was no one-size-fits-all solution for AHOY's publishing schedule, so we took a creative approach," said Kit Caoagas, AHOY Comics' marketing associate. "There was a long anticipation for the debut of Ash & Thorn and issue 1 was already printed and at Diamond, so we wanted to get that to market as soon as possible. Billionaire Island had one issue published before the lockdown, so we've decided to resume publication as soon as possible on a slightly accelerated schedule, with an eye toward getting the trade paperback out in the fall, as originally planned. And, after a long hiatus, it just didn't make sense to resume print publication of the second season of Captain Ginger. As with all AHOY books, we'll release the trade paperback of Captain Ginger: Dogworld in print and digital on schedule, so that old-school sci fi fans and cat fanatics can read the whole story in their preferred format."
Originally scheduled for release this summer, as part of the company's fourth wave of releases, Penultiman, the new super-hero title by Peyer and Alan Robinson, will be resolicited for a later date.
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five-page preview of Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Something Wicked #1, available on Wednesday, June 3 from Archie Comics, CLICK HERE.
Look for more previews soon here in The Continuum.
BRIEFLY
MCFARLANE TOYS:McFarlane Toys has unveiled its Necron Warrior Action Figure Shambles into Battle action figures.
The detailed 7-inch scale Necron Warrior comes with Ultra articulation -- up to 22 moving parts for a full range of posing and completed with character-specific accessories; a Gauss Flayer and Canoptek Scarab and a Warhammer 40,000 branded base.
The Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarines Primaris Assault Intercessor includes a Heavy Bolt Pistol, Astartes Chainsword.
DARK HORSE FIRST LOOKS: For cover and four-page preview of Adventureman #1, available on Wednesday, June 10 from Image Comics, CLICK HERE.
USA COMIC-BOOK MOVIES: Following are upcoming comic-book movies on USA: Doctor Strange on Saturday, June 6 at 5 p.m.; Guardians of the Galaxy on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
VERY BRIEFLY: The Wednesday, June 10 episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC will be "Alien Commies From the Future!"
AUGUST 2020 SOLICITATIONS
Below are solicitations posted for August. Click on the publisher's name for the full listings and check back soon for additional solicitations.
* ABLAZE COMICS.
* AFTERSHOCK COMICS.
* AHOY COMICS.
* ARCHIE COMICS.
* DARK HORSE COMICS.
* DC COMICS.
* DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT.
* IMAGE COMICS.
* MARVEL COMICS.
* ONI PRESS.
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