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Alternative Comics November 2016 Books in the September Diamond Previews
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Alternative Comics is bringing four new comics and two books to the comic book direct market this November. Long-running indie series King-Cat Comics and Stories and Magic Whistle deliver new installments and Elijah Brubaker's biography of Wilhelm Reich drops it's second monthly issue. Kinoko Evans and Study Group bring Magical Character Rabbit from web to print in this one-shot special. Coming to comic shops and bookstores are two hardbound graphic volumes: The best of Eric Haven's early-2000s comics are collected in Compulsive Comics; and, from Floating World Comics, acclaimed illustrator Kilian Eng's latest works are compiled in the third installment of the Object series.
Tell your local comic book shop to order plenty of Alternative Comics now! Initial orders close in two weeks on the morning of September 30th.
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For more information about our Fall 2016
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by Eric Haven
Enter the strange and compelling comic book world of Mythbusters producer Eric Haven. Deconstructing the tawdry form of the traditional comic book, Haven builds layers of dark, dorkish humor to undermine the expectations of certain familiar genres. A series of short comics that deconstructs-while it celebrates-classic comic book tropes.
160 page hardcover. 32 pages color.
ISBN: 978-1-93446-058-0
Diamond Code: SEP161229
Price: $24.99
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by John Porcelino
The newest issue of this long-running, award-winning comic-zine features Nature Notes, Dreaming, Old People in Restaurants, Sports Radio, Fall Signs, Winter Signs, Radishes, Birds, and 9 pages of fascinating Letters to the Editor, plus more! Porcellino depicts his life in simple, universal lines and words.
32 page black and white comic book
ISBN: 978-1-68148-584-3
Diamond Code: SEP161230
Price: $5.00
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edited by Sam Henderson and Dave Nuss
Magic Whistle returns with a full color holiday special. Guest artists this issue include Corinne Halbert, Jen Sandwich, Lizzee Soloman, Barack Hussein Obama and Yikes creator Steve Weissman and the legendaryTrailer Trash creator Roy Tompkins first comic in a decade! Cover art by 'Drinky Crow' creator Tony 'Maakies' Millionaire.
40 page two color comic book
ISBN: 978-1-68148-544-7
Diamond Code: SEP161231
Price: $9.99
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by Kinoko Evans
Magical Character Rabbit is the tale of a young Magi wholives in an enchanted city full of wizards witches & warlocks. When she’s entrusted with performing the big Winter Solstice Ritual in front of the whole town, she must go on a quest to find the perfect spell as well as the courage to go forward. An engaging, all ages fantasy for fans of Richard Scarry, Hilda, & Steven
Universe! A Study Group production
48 page part color comic book
ISBN: 978-1-68148-014-5
Diamond Code: SEP161232
Price: $5.95
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Object 15 is the third collection in Kilian Eng's successful monograph series, following the acclaimed books Object 5 and Object 10. Kilian's images present alternate worlds and vibrant surreal and hard science fiction environments. A Floating World Production.
80 page full color hard cover book
ISBN: 978-1-942801-80-1
Diamond Code: SEP161233
Price: $24.95
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by Elijah Brubaker
Wilhelm Reich's professional life is on the upswing as he lectures at the Vienna Psychoanalytical Society in 1923. His persecution complex begins to show itself while his frankness causes professional complications. This issue deals with the time surrounding the writing of Reich's manuscript, "The Function of the Orgasm."
24 page black and white comic book
ISBN: 978-1-68148-569-0
Diamond Code: SEP161234
Price: $3.00
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Brooklyn Book Festival Sunday, September 18 (10am-6pm, rain or shine)
The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors. One of America’s premier book festivals, this hip, smart diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages to enjoy authors and the festival’s lively literary marketplace.
Alternative Comics’ authors appearing this year include: Josh Neufeld, Tom Hart, Sari Wilson, Gregory Benton & Nick Bertozzi.
Read more: Full schedule of Alternative Comics author's appearances
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Alternative Comics is an independent publisher of creator-owned graphic novels and comic books based in Cupertino, California.
Alternative Comics has been a co-operative organization of independent comic book editors, publishers and artists since 1993. Current member imprints are Study Group Comics, Spit and a Half, Press Gang, Floating World Comics, Hic + Hoc Publications, Revival House Press, Hang Dai Editions, Sparkplug Comic Books, and Alternative Comics. Alternative Comics also facilitates the promotion and distribution of books from a variety of other artists, editors, and publishers. The company was founded by Jeff Mason in Gainesville, Florida in 1993. Marc Arsenault has served as General Manager since June 2012. IndyWorld.com
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Questions?
CONTACT:
Marc Arsenault
General Manager
Alternative Comics
marc@wowcool.com
408 921-5164
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