April 22, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA –

Julian Demond, captain of industry, has left behind everything to begin a walkabout – he believes he’s on a mission from God. While in the wasteland, he comes across a figure unlike any other, who calls himself Wick…and claims to be God. Their journey will span the globe, as neither man merely wants to make a mark on the world, but a scar. Created by Clive Barker as original comic book concept and co-written by Barker with HELLRAISER writing partner Mark Miller, CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT marks the first time the master of horror has created and written an original comic book series.

“Next Testament is a project that is near and dear to our hearts. It’s a story that has been years in the making and we’re thrilled that it’s found a home with Boom! Studios,” commented Miller, “We promise you something the likes of which you’ve never seen. Prepare yourselves for a horrific fantasy of Biblical proportions.”

CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT #1 will arrive in stores on May 29th with a cover by illustrator Goni Montes and carry a retail price of $3.99 under Diamond order code MAR130920. The premier issue will also feature a retailer incentive cover by Ben Oliver (BATWING) and an ultra-rare incentive cover painted and signed by Clive Barker himself!

About BOOM! Studios

Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is the home of Mike Carey’s SUICIDE RISK, Clive Barker’s NEXT TESTAMENT and HELLRAISER, Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos’ FAIRY QUEST, PLANET OF THE APES, Max Bemis’ POLARITY and Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 GUNS will be released as a feature film from Universal Pictures August 2nd, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Jim Davis’ GARFIELD, Cartoon Network’s ADVENTURE TIME and REGULAR SHOW, Mike Kunkel’s HEROBEAR AND THE KID and Roger Langridge’s Eisner Award-winning SNARKED.

The rumors of the “Arkham” franchises return are, in fact true — but while the game series will get another installment October 25, it will be without Rocksteady Studios. Game Informer revealed its May cover featuring “Batman: Arkham Origins” with concept art of both Batman and Deathstroke the Terminator making his first “Arkham” series appearance, and that Warner Bros. Games Montreal has taken over the franchise from Rocksteady and has full access to the studios modified Unreal engine used to create “Batman: Arkham Asylum” and “Batman: Arkham City.” The game is headed up by creative director Eric Holmes, who served as lead designer for “Prototype” and also wrote the IDW miniseries “Transformers: Megatron Origin.”

As the name implies, “Batman: Arkham Origins” takes place before “Batman: Arkham Asylum” when eight of the worlds greatest assassins come to Gotham City on Christmas Eve to kill Batman.

The change in studio isnt the only major shift from the past two “Arkham” installments — its already been revealed that Paul Dini, who wrote the story for both “Arkham” games, didnt plan to come back for a third time. Game Informer also reports that Warner Bros. Games Montreal will simultaneously release a handheld version of the game called “Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate” for 3DS and PlayStation Vita.

Check out Game Informers coverage video below.

via “Batman: Arkham Origins” Game Hits In October – Comic Book Resources.

Follow the Witch and she takes you on a journey through 3 different stories sure to awake the horror enthusiast in everyone.

With a special preview page by Justin White.

This book will be made available on Friday March 29th at Wondercon.  If you swing by the Forbidden Panel booth and purchase this book, you will get a special $2.00 coupon for digital purchases made at the Forbidden Panel store!

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Forbidden Tales is now available on our store for $5.00.  We have both a CBR and PDF version.  And for a limited time if you enter the code B1EQ4TOVGMZX for $2 off!!!

Issue #2 is the story of a mother, survivor of the plague, going home to find the daughter left in the father’s care. But when she arrives, she is surprised by how her family has changed. The consequences of the decisions we make and how the plagued affect the world are explored in this new chapter from creator and writer, Daniel Whitfield with cover and lettering by Camille Alaras. Check out a couple pages from the new issue below. You can pick up your copy (and get it signed) at WonderCon 2013. More copies will be available after the convention in the Forbidden Panel Online Store.

Follow The Plagued on Facebook and while you’re there “Like” the Forbidden Panel page too!

Visit our WonderCon 2013 page for details on signings for The Plagued and other great events taking place at the Forbidden Panel Booth #1010 , March 29-31, 2013.

Bodie Troll from Red 5 Comics

Bodie will be introduced to Red 5 Comic’s largest-ever audience as he will share pages with
Atomic Robo in this May’s Free Comic Book Day issue. Retailers will want to have copies of
Bodie Troll #1 on hand for the event.

As Red 5 is an independent publisher, the best way to ensure your copy of “Bodie Troll” this
spring is to pre-order it before February 28 from your comic shop using order code
FEB131119. “Bonnie Lass #1” of the four-issue series is a spotlight item in July’s Diamond
Preview catalog and set for release on April 17, 2013 for just $2.99.

About Red 5 Comics

Red 5 Comics creates and produces cinematic-style comic book entertainment. It earned the
2007 Gem Award for Best New Publisher and its titles have been nominated for two Eisner
Awards and two Harvey Awards. It was founded by Paul Ens, former Director of Lucasfilm’s
Lucas Online, and Scott Chitwood, co-founder of TheForce.net.
For updated information on Red 5 Comics and their titles, visit www.red5comics.com