The Walking Dead fans were flooed when creator Robert Kirkman brought the long-running comic book series to an end after 193 issues last summer, but now the writer has announced that he’s returning to pen one more tale set in the post-apocalyptic universe – a special one-shot titled Negan Lives. As you can probably guess, it’ll focus on the fan favorite villain played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan on AMC’s TV show.
Kirkman wrapped up the comic’s original run in July 2019, so it’s only fitting that Negan Lives will be released exactly 12 months later. The one-shot will clock in at 36 pages and is set to exclusively hit comic book stores on July 1st. Note the word “exclusively,” as as things stand, there are no plans to release Negan Lives digitally.
Kirkman revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that this move is an effort to support comic book stores in...
Kirkman wrapped up the comic’s original run in July 2019, so it’s only fitting that Negan Lives will be released exactly 12 months later. The one-shot will clock in at 36 pages and is set to exclusively hit comic book stores on July 1st. Note the word “exclusively,” as as things stand, there are no plans to release Negan Lives digitally.
Kirkman revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that this move is an effort to support comic book stores in...
- 6/18/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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What part of “The Walking Dead” didn’t you understand, America?
A little under a year after The Walking Dead comic series concluded with issue 193, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard are bringing their project back from the dead for a single-issue story called “Negan Lives.”
Negan Lives #1 will ship to comic book shops in July and is aimed at helping stores recover from the economic damage caused by Covid-19. To that end, no digital copies of Negan Lives #1 will be made available for purchase. Additionally, Skybound Entertainment will be taking care of freight costs for shipments of the book, leaving local retailers without any financial burden to stock the issue. The book is expected to be available for release at comic shops across the country on Wednesday, July 1.
“I’ve been inspired by Steve Geppi and Diamond’s efforts to shine a light on how essential the Direct...
A little under a year after The Walking Dead comic series concluded with issue 193, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard are bringing their project back from the dead for a single-issue story called “Negan Lives.”
Negan Lives #1 will ship to comic book shops in July and is aimed at helping stores recover from the economic damage caused by Covid-19. To that end, no digital copies of Negan Lives #1 will be made available for purchase. Additionally, Skybound Entertainment will be taking care of freight costs for shipments of the book, leaving local retailers without any financial burden to stock the issue. The book is expected to be available for release at comic shops across the country on Wednesday, July 1.
“I’ve been inspired by Steve Geppi and Diamond’s efforts to shine a light on how essential the Direct...
- 6/18/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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While The Walking Dead comic book series may have come to a surprise end last year with the 193rd issue, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard are picking up the story of Negan for a good cause in a new one-shot.
Continuing the story of the polarizing former leader of the Saviors, Negan Lives #1 will be released exclusively in comic book stores on July 1st, with 100% of the book's revenue going to the shops that sell it.
This is Kirkman and Adlard's way of giving back to comic book stores in the days of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it will also be a special treat for readers to re-enter the world of The Walking Dead.
For additional details, we have the official cover art and press release:
Press Release: Portland, Ore. 06/18/2020 — The New York Times bestselling, award winning creative team behind The Walking Dead phenomenon—Robert Kirkman and Charlie...
Continuing the story of the polarizing former leader of the Saviors, Negan Lives #1 will be released exclusively in comic book stores on July 1st, with 100% of the book's revenue going to the shops that sell it.
This is Kirkman and Adlard's way of giving back to comic book stores in the days of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it will also be a special treat for readers to re-enter the world of The Walking Dead.
For additional details, we have the official cover art and press release:
Press Release: Portland, Ore. 06/18/2020 — The New York Times bestselling, award winning creative team behind The Walking Dead phenomenon—Robert Kirkman and Charlie...
- 6/18/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Buddy Saunders is a giant among retailers. I’m honored to give him the first-ever guest spot at my column.
Michael Davis
DC’s planned limited release of titles beginning April 28th leaves too many comic stores out in the cold by Buddy Saunders
I’ll tell you this up front. In mid-to-late May, a time more in line with when most stores can reopen, Diamond Comics, our longtime distributor, will resume shipping comics from all publishers based on fair-to-all release dates. Were Diamond to begin shipping earlier, many of our fellow comic retailers would be left out in the cold. We very much respect Diamond for making the good-for-everyone decision they’ve made. We are all in this together, fans, creators, publishers, retailers and Diamond.
I want two things. I want to stand with and support my longtime distributor. And I don’t want to receive and sell comics that many,...
Michael Davis
DC’s planned limited release of titles beginning April 28th leaves too many comic stores out in the cold by Buddy Saunders
I’ll tell you this up front. In mid-to-late May, a time more in line with when most stores can reopen, Diamond Comics, our longtime distributor, will resume shipping comics from all publishers based on fair-to-all release dates. Were Diamond to begin shipping earlier, many of our fellow comic retailers would be left out in the cold. We very much respect Diamond for making the good-for-everyone decision they’ve made. We are all in this together, fans, creators, publishers, retailers and Diamond.
I want two things. I want to stand with and support my longtime distributor. And I don’t want to receive and sell comics that many,...
- 4/21/2020
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
Diamond Comic Distributors Chairman Steve Geppi says the company will cease distribution of new comic books until greater clarity is made towards stemming the spread of 'Covid-19', aka the Wuhan Virus, with Diamond asking printers to halt shipping product from DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Boom! Studios, Idw Publishing and a whole lot more:
"We are hearing from thousands of retailers," said Geppi, "that they can no longer service their customers as they have in the past, many of them forced to close by government action or resort to in-person or curbside delivery.
"Even those still open are seeing reduced foot traffic in most cases, a situation that seems likely to worsen with time. Our publishing partners are also faced with numerous issues in their supply chain, working with creators, printers, and increasing uncertainty when it comes to the production and delivery of products for us to distribute.
"We are hearing from thousands of retailers," said Geppi, "that they can no longer service their customers as they have in the past, many of them forced to close by government action or resort to in-person or curbside delivery.
"Even those still open are seeing reduced foot traffic in most cases, a situation that seems likely to worsen with time. Our publishing partners are also faced with numerous issues in their supply chain, working with creators, printers, and increasing uncertainty when it comes to the production and delivery of products for us to distribute.
- 3/25/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc worldwide, and today the hammer came down on comics: All product distributed by Diamond Comics Distributors and slated for an on-sale date of April 1st or later will not be shipped to retailers until further notice.
The chairman of Diamond, Steve Geppi, just sent out a notice, which we reprint here:
Coronavirus Effects On Distribution
As everyone knows, the world faces ever-increasing challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its effects on the comics & collectibles and tabletop gaming industries have been felt far and wide. We are hearing from thousands of retailers that they can no longer service their customers as they have in the past, many of them forced to close by government action or resort to in-person or curbside delivery. Even those still open are seeing reduced foot traffic in most cases, a situation that seems likely to worsen with time.
Our publishing partners...
The chairman of Diamond, Steve Geppi, just sent out a notice, which we reprint here:
Coronavirus Effects On Distribution
As everyone knows, the world faces ever-increasing challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its effects on the comics & collectibles and tabletop gaming industries have been felt far and wide. We are hearing from thousands of retailers that they can no longer service their customers as they have in the past, many of them forced to close by government action or resort to in-person or curbside delivery. Even those still open are seeing reduced foot traffic in most cases, a situation that seems likely to worsen with time.
Our publishing partners...
- 3/23/2020
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
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Diamond Comic Distributors announced on Thursday that it would push Free Comic Book Day, the annual celebration of comic books and the local shops that sell them, back to an undetermined point in the summer because of the Covid-19 epidemic.
“The severity and timing of the impact of the Covid-19 virus can’t be predicted with any certainty, but the safety of our retailer partners and comic book fans is too important to risk,” said Diamond CEO Steve Geppi in a press statement. “As always, we appreciate your enthusiasm for and support of the comic industry’s best event and look forward to celebrating with you later in the Summer.”
The first Free Comic Book Day was held on May 4, 2002, as a way to capitalize on increased comic shop foot traffic the weekend of the first Sam Raimi Spider-Man arriving in movie theaters. The day started as a free-for-all, for...
“The severity and timing of the impact of the Covid-19 virus can’t be predicted with any certainty, but the safety of our retailer partners and comic book fans is too important to risk,” said Diamond CEO Steve Geppi in a press statement. “As always, we appreciate your enthusiasm for and support of the comic industry’s best event and look forward to celebrating with you later in the Summer.”
The first Free Comic Book Day was held on May 4, 2002, as a way to capitalize on increased comic shop foot traffic the weekend of the first Sam Raimi Spider-Man arriving in movie theaters. The day started as a free-for-all, for...
- 3/19/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
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