DC UNVEILS ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LINE-UP FOR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021
Each FCBD Special Edition Will Be Available at Participating Comic Book Stores on Saturday, August 14
Get Your First Look at the Epic Batman: Fear State Event and the New 'I Am Batman' Series in the 'Batman FCBD Special Edition' from James Tynion IV, Jorge Jimenez, John Ridley, and Travel Foreman
The 'Suicide Squad FCBD Special Edition' Features a King Shark Story by Tim Seeley & Scott Kolins and a Sneak Peek at the 'Suicide Squad: Get Joker!' Limited Series by Brian Azzarello and Alex Maleev
'Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven Special Edition' and 'Batman & Robin And Howard and Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld FCBD Special Edition' Round Out This Year’s Offerings for Middle-Grade & Young Adult Readers
DC is celebrating Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2021 in a big way with books for readers of every age! Fans will get their first look at Jace Fox, the new Dark Knight in the 32-page Batman FCBD Special Edition as well as a sneak peek of the world’s deadliest villains in the 32-page Suicide Squad FCBD Special Edition. Plus, DC will be offering fans an extended preview of the upcoming young adult graphic novel, Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven while Middle-Grade readers can enjoy flipbook previews of Batman & Robin and Howard and Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld.
Books for Adults
BATMAN FCBD SPECIAL EDITION
The Batman creative team of GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Detective Comics) and Jorge Jimenez (Justice League) take their epic run to the next level. Gotham City is on the brink of a violent evolutionary path as the danger level to Batman and his allies reach a fever pitch. The Magistrate now has full support from the mayor to handle high-level law enforcement in Gotham and branded the Dark Knight as Public Enemy #1. Plus, the Scarecrow has his own terrifying agenda as he launches his master plan in the chaos. This is the first look at the epic Fear State event that will run across Batman titles beginning this Fall.
The new Dark Knight, Jace Fox, has arrived in this sneak peek of the upcoming I Am Batman series written by Oscar® winner John Ridley (The Other History of the DC Universe) with stunning art by Travel Foreman (The Next Batman: Second Son). Fans will get a taste of this blockbuster storyline starring the newest Caped Crusader in this 32-page FCBD special edition.
SUICIDE SQUAD FCBD SPECIAL EDITION
Just in time for The Suicide Squad movie written and directed by James Gunn, releasing in theaters and HBO Max on August 6th, with this incredible special edition that features the world’s deadliest villains.
Discover more about the breakout character from Task Force X in an original Suicide Squad: King Shark story written by New York Times bestselling author Tim Seeley (Nightwing) and illustrated by award-winning artist Scott Kolins (The Flash).
This 32-page issue also includes a preview of the sensational Suicide Squad: Get Joker! limited series by writer Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned) and artist Alex Maleev (Checkmate). An incarcerated and angry Red Hood receives a chance at freedom from Amanda Waller. All the former Boy Wonder needs to do to gain his freedom is lead the Suicide Squad on a mission to terminate The Joker. Paired up with Harley Quinn and Gotham City killers such as Firefly and Killer Croc, he doesn’t care if any of them come back alive, as long as The Joker dies!
Books for Teens
TEEN TITANS: BEAST BOY LOVES RAVEN SPECIAL EDITION
The writer and artist of the New York Times bestselling Teen Titans: Raven, Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo, continue the Teen Titans series and give readers the romantic meet-up they’ve all been waiting for!
It seems like years, but it’s only been a few days since Raven Roth recovered her memories; trapped her demon father, Trigon, in her amulet; and had her heart broken for the first time. Garfield Logan still can’t believe he has powers that allow him to change into different animals, but the price of knowing that his parents kept this secret hidden from him just feels too high.
Both are seeking answers from the one person who seems to have them all figured out: Slade Wilson. When their paths converge in Nashville, Raven and Gar can’t help but feel a connection, despite the secrets they both try to hide. It will take a great amount of trust and courage to overcome the wounds of their pasts, but can they find acceptance for the darkest parts of themselves? Or maybe even love?
This 32-page special edition features a chapter from the upcoming original graphic novel. The full graphic novel will be available digitally and at participating bookstores on September 28, 2021.
Books for Middle-Grade Readers
BATMAN & ROBIN AND HOWARD / AMETHYST: PRINCESS OF GEMWORLD SPECIAL EDITION FLIPBOOK
This flipbook style sampler features first looks at two upcoming all-ages original graphic novels, Batman & Robin and Howard by bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy) and Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld by New York Times bestselling authors Shannon Hale (Princess Academy and The Goose Girl) and Dean Hale (Rapunzel's Revenge, Coauthor) with art by Asiah Fulmore.
To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what’s more, Damian’s dad, Bruce Wayne — a.k.a. Batman — decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine. Certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him, Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard — the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys’ rivalry is instantaneous and fierce ... and both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class.
Amaya, princess of House Amethyst in Gemworld, is something of a troublemaker. She and her brother have great fun together until a magical prank goes much too far and her parents ground her...to Earth! They hope a whole week in the mundane world will teach her that magic is a privilege ... and maybe washing dishes by hand will help her realize the palace servants should be respected. Three years later, Amy has settled into middle school and ordinary life. She doesn’t remember any other life. So, when a prince of the realm brings her home and restores her magical destiny, how will she cope?
Both Batman & Robin and Howard and Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld will be available digitally and at participating bookstores on November 9, 2021.
All four of DC’s FCBD specials will be available at participating retailers on Saturday, August 14, 2021. For more information on Free Comic Book Day, visit the website at www.freecomicbookday.com.
MARVEL FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021 FEATURES ALL-NEW STORIES STARRING THE AVENGERS, SPIDER-MAN, AND MORE!
Check out the covers of the Marvel’s upcoming Free Comic Book Day titles, available on August 14th
Free Comic Book Day 2021 will be celebrated at your local comic shop on August 14th, and this year Marvel Comics will release two Free Comic Book Day titles, each containing two separate stories. These exciting tales will provide perfect entry points for new readers to the thrilling ongoing sagas of the Avengers, Spider-Man, Venom, and the Hulk and give comic fans their first glimpse at the exciting new eras for their favorite characters. These issues will shape the Marvel Universe as we know it with direct connections to the year’s biggest upcoming storylines.
Crafted by some of Marvel Universe’s chief architects including Jason Aaron and Chip Zdarsky and many more surprises and featuring art by superstars like Marvel’s Stormbreaker Iban Coello and Greg Smallwood, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: AVENGERS/HULK and FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM will be must-have for fans. Don’t miss your chance to pick up these extraordinary one-shots when they arrive at your local comic shop on August 14th. Check out both covers below and stay tuned for more information, including full creative teams.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: AVENGERS/HULK
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
Archie celebrates the past, present and future for Free Comic Book Day 2021
Special one-shot issue to be offered for free in participating comic book stores in August.
Archie Comics is looking to the past, present, and future as it celebrates Archie Andrews' 80th Anniversary and the return of Free Comic Book Day on August 14th, 2021 with the release of a special one-shot comic in the traditional Archie art style!
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is an annual tradition at comic shops throughout North America where fans can pick up a wide array of comic books for free, and Archie Comics is proud to be a GOLD sponsor of the event once again with the appropriately titled ARCHIE: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE FUN! one-shot featuring an all-new cover by legendary artist Dan Parent.
The special FCBD issue will feature stories celebrating the various incarnations of Archie and friends from the past 80 years of comics, television, animation and more, along with a preview of the new EVERYTHING'S ARCHIE ONE-SHOT by Fred Van Lente and Dan Parent, hitting shops in June as part of the company's 80th anniversary publishing plans..
Visit a participating comic book store for Free Comic Book Day on August 14th and follow Archie Comics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest news.
Archie: Past, Present, and Future Fun!
Script: Bill Golliher, Angelo DeCesare, Fred Van Lente | Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli | Cover: Dan Parent
It's the crisis of infinite Archies! Celebrate 80 years of the Riverdale Gang with this tale featuring a dimension-hopping Archie Andrews in his quest to save the multiverse. Then, witness Archie go toe-to-toe with... himself?! May the best Archie win! Plus, get a preview of the newest Archie One-Shot in shops! This title includes several versions of Archie (from classic to TV to horror) and showcases his evolution as a character over eight decades, all while being a tie-in to the company's 80th Anniversary plans.
VALIANT UPRISING FCBD 2021 SPECIAL FEATURES X-O MANOWAR, SHADOWMAN, THE HARBINGER, AND NINJAK
Free Comic Book Day 2021 is the perfect time to step into the Valiant universe
Featuring a cover by THE HARBINGER artist Robbi Rodriguez, the VALIANT UPRISING FCBD SPECIAL will be available only in comic book shops this August. The must-read issue is packed with content, including ...
- A brand new X-O MANOWAR story from Harvey Award-winning writer Dennis Hopeless and breakout star Emilio Laiso. It's the perfect jumping-on point as Valiant's flagship hero prepares to "Upgrade the World" this Summer!
- A special advance preview of THE HARBINGER #1, an all-new series from co-writers Jackson Lanzing and Colin Kelly with superstar artist Robbi Rodriguez that promises to take Valiant's psiot rebel in a vivid new direction!
- Plus, find out how the world's greatest spy responds to being unmasked, hunted, and trapped in a first look at NINJAK #1, the pulse-pounding thrill ride from Ringo Award-winning writer Jeff Parker and legendary artist Javier Pulido.
- Finally, get a sneak peek from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Jon Davis-Hunt of what's to come in the terrifying pages of SHADOWMAN!
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2021 at your local comic shop on August 14th. For more information on FCBD 2021, visit https://www.freecomicbookday.com/ and to find a comic shop near you go to https://www.comicshoplocator.com/.
Fantagraphics Announces Ed Piskor’s RED ROOM Free Comic Book Day Title & Three Twisted Variant Covers For Issue #1
Murder on the Dark Web, for Fun and Profit
Subversive! Provocative! A Shared Universe of Sci-fi Horror Debuts In May with an Oversized 64-page First Issue
Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Ed Piskor’s ambitious, new horror comic book series Red Room is getting a Free Comic Book Day Issue with Fantagraphics. The Red Room Free Comic Book Day issue will showcase the dark and twisted world of Red Room, where criminals livestream murders on the dark web for fun and profit. Fantagraphics will publish the debut issue of Red Room on May 19, 2021, with an oversized 64-page first issue, featuring a standard cover by Piskor, as well as orderable variant covers by Piskor, Street Angel artist Jim Rugg (who co-hosts the popular Cartoonist Kayfabe with Piskor) and superstar artist Peach Momoko. The Red Room Free Comic Book Day issue will be available nationwide on August 14, 2021.
Best known for documenting the history of hip hop with the best-selling Hip Hop Family Tree graphic novels and for distilling more than 8,000 pages of Marvel Comics continuity into the seamless masterpiece X-Men Grand Design, Red Room represents a significant milestone for the cartoonist: the creation of his first creator-owned, shared universe.
“Red Room is a cyberpunk, outlaw, splatterpunk comic that you can't unsee once you feast your eyes on the mayhem,” said Piskor. “Think of Red Room as modern day E.C. Comics, infused with the dream of Black Mirror. These are subversive, stand alone stories that are all part of a larger, twisted narrative.”
The series will be told through a series of interconnected, stand alone stories, focusing on unsavory characters that lurk in the most grotesque corners of cyberspace. The murders are a mystery, the victims unknown. Aided by the anonymous dark web and nearly untraceable crypto-currency, business is booming and the viewership is ever-growing.
The Red Room Free Comic Book Day issue will feature 100% original content, no reprints, all exclusive to FCBD, and will come out just as the first four-issue series arc ends and the second is about to begin. Though the series itself is for mature readers, this FCBD issue is PG-13.
Piskor has been teasing Red Room on Patreon and Cartoonist Kayfabe, his popular podcast with cartoonist Jim Rugg. “We’re going to be talking about Red Room on each and every episode of 'Cartoonist Kayfabe',” said Jim Rugg. “Comic book shops are going to want to have plenty on hand with issue 1 drops in May.”
Red Room will be released in a variety of formats. The series will be published as monthly, four-issue arcs in a standard 32-page comic book format at $3.99 each, with the exception of May’s first issue, which will be a specially priced, 64-page double-sized issue selling for $6.99. In the fall of 2021, the first four issues will be collected into a trade paperback. Once the Red Room saga is complete, there will be a total of 12 single issues and three trade paperbacks.
“This is no-holds-barred cartooning,” said Piskor. “Fantagraphics is the perfect publisher for this book, because Gary Groth is a fighter. I’m going to push the boundaries with this book and I knew I needed to have a publisher that will unequivocally have my back.”
“We’re thrilled to both be continuing our relationship with Ed, who’s given us the perfect opportunity to get back into the monthly comic book periodical business,” said Fantagraphics Associate Publisher Eric Reynolds. “Red Room peels back the curtain on a shadowy side of humanity. The series is chock full of graphically horrific imagery, punctuated by Ed’s sharp sense of humor, gorgeous cartooning, and dynamic storytelling.”
Red Room issue #1 is available for pre-order via Fantagraphics:
https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/red-room-1
Red Room issue 2 is is available for pre-order via Fantagraphics:
https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/red-room-2?_pos=2&_sid=8d6ed8c3e&_ss=r
The Red Room variant covers will be available from Diamond, ahead of final orders closing:
Red Room #1 Ed Piskor variant cover
Red Room #1 Jim Rugg variant cover
Red Room #1 Peach Momoko variant cover
“This comic is going to make some people’s heads explode when they read it,” said Piskor. “There are already thousands of pre-orders for issue 1, so fans should let their stores know now if they want it added to their pull lists, especially if they want one of the collectible variants.”
Issue #1 will be published on May 19, 2021.
IMAGE COMICS FCBD 2021 TITLES WILL BE LADY MECHANIKA & STRAY DOGS
Image Comics is pleased to participate in FCBD 2021 — Saturday, August 14 — again this year with two special offerings — Lady Mechanika by Joe Benitez and Stray Dogs by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner.
New readers interested in testing out the longrunning, bestselling steampunk action of Lady Mechanika won’t be disappointed by this action-packed freebie issue. In it, readers follow a young woman during the Victorian Era who is desperately in search of the secrets to her past — a past that left her with extraordinary, but unnatural, mechanical limbs.
The FCBD 2021 edition of Lady Mechanika will include the stand-alone short story “The Demon of Satan’s Alley,” which first introduced Lady Mechanika and her steampunk world (Lady Mechanika #0) — plus a preview of “The Monster of the Ministry of Hell-th,” the newest story by series creator Joe Benitez which will debut this year at Image Comics.
FCBD 2021 Stray Dogs
Image Comics | Teen | Free
Writer: Tony Fleecs | Art: Brad Simpson, Tone Rodriguez | Cover: Tony Fleecs | Art/Cover: Trish Forstner
New readers who haven’t yet discovered the Silence of the Lambs meets Lady and the Tramp murder mystery romp that is Stray Dogs will enjoy entering this Don Bluth animation inspired world.
For FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, a special expanded edition of the hit IMAGE series, STRAY DOGS!
Meet Sophie, a dog who can't remember what happened. She doesn't know how she ended up in this house. She doesn't recognize any of these other dogs. She knows something terrible happened, but she just ... can't .. .recall ... WAIT! Where's her lady? This FCBD edition also features a BRAND NEW prologue, "That Doggie in the Window" the unnerving story of the very first dog to ever come to the Master's house.
LIFE IS STRANGE FCBD REVEAL
TITAN COMICS REVEALS COVER AND STORY FOR LIFE IS STRANGE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, TYING INTO BRAND-NEW GAME!
FEATURING TWO ALL-NEW DISTINCT STORIES INCLUDING THE FIRST COMIC BOOK APPEARANCE OF ALEX CHEN, LEAD CHARACTER FROM THE NEWLY-REVEALED GAME LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS™.
Titan Comics is thrilled to reveal the cover and full details behind the upcoming Life is Strange Free Comic Book Day 2021 edition.
The lead FCBD story will reintroduce fans to Arcadia Bay’s queen of the nerds, Steph Gingrich, and sets her on a collision course with the ongoing Life is Strange comic story, which charts the new adventures of Max and Chloe after one ending of the original Square Enix game.
Set between Life is Strange: Before the Storm and Steph’s upcoming return in Life is Strange: True Colors, the Titan Comics FCBD 2021 story catches fans up with Steph’s student life in Seattle and is packed with intriguing seeds for the future.
The FCBD title, launched exclusively in comic shops, also sees the comic debut of Alex Chen, lead character of the new game Life is Strange: True Colors, with an additional story following her journey to the small town of Haven Springs, to reunite with her brother.
The full synopsis reads: Max and Chloe have been forced apart, into different universes. Searching for a way to cross timelines back to each other, their parallel journey across the USA now sees Max encounter a surprising face from the past — Arcadia Bay’s queen of the nerds, Steph Gingrich! This special FCBD issue features two all-new stories: an exclusive lead-in to the epic new arc, and the first comic book appearance of Alex Chen, the all-new lead character of Life is Strange: True Colors, releasing September 10.
Since its launch in 2018, every issue of the Life is Strange comic has featured the unforgettable creative team of writer Emma Vieceli, artist Claudia Leonardi, and colorist Andrea Izzo.
Ahead of the announcement, Vieceli revealed her excitement for this special issue — “Before I was writing Life is Strange, I was a fan of game; so naturally, I am insanely hyped for Life Is Strange: True Colors and can't wait to wander that town and meet, and grow to love, the new characters — a couple of whom I've been lucky enough to work with for our FCBD issue! And, of course, being able to continue Max and Chloe's story in the midst of this new wave of love for the overall series is a total privilege. When I was shown the Life Is Strange: True Colors trailer for the first time, I still had to shake myself as I realised 'wow — I get to be a small part of this huge picture."
Life Is Strange Free Comic Book Day 2021 Edition will arrive in stores on August 14, 2021. Fans will be able to pick up a copy from their local comic shop, which they can find by visiting www.comicshoplocator.com
PREVIEW: Al Ewing and Caspar Wijngaard’s brand new Dredd for Free Comic Book Day
With Free Comic Book Day scheduled for 14 August this year, Earthlets everywhere should be eagerly encouraging their local comic book store to order copies of 2000 AD‘s all-star Judge Dredd special issue!
2000 AD Presents All Star Judge Dredd will be a full colour 32-page issue dedicated to stories from the universe of the iconic future lawman Judge Dredd, with big name creators and previews of this autumn’s hottest graphic novels.
The order period for FCBD titles ends on 30 April. This issue will ONLY be available from participating comic book stores, so make sure you tell your local comic book retailer to order enough copies of 2000 AD Presents All Star Judge Dredd so that you don’t miss out!
This issue will kick off with a bone-rattling all new stand-alone Dredd caper from superstar writer Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and artist Caspar Wijngaard (Star Wars) — and you can check out the first few pages of this brand new story below!
This issue will also include teasers for Rebellion’s epic Fall 2021 graphic novels…
Witness the birth of the world of Judge Dredd in an incendiary preview of upcoming prequel graphic novel Dreadnoughts by Michael Carroll, with art by Watchmen’s John Higgins.
And fan-favourite character Judge Hershey leaves Mega-City One and travels to the ends of the earth to dispense her own brand of justice in long-anticipated blockbuster spin-off, Hershey: Disease by Rob Williams (Suicide Squad) and Simon Fraser (Doctor Who).
This year’s event marks the 20th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day, which aims to support and promote specialist comic book stores.
Rather than the usual date in May, this year’s FCBD will take place on Saturday 14 August 14. The event has been moved in the hope that much of the disruption related to COVID-19
2000 AD returns to Free Comic Book Day with ‘All Star Judge Dredd’!
Rebellion is delighted to confirm that 2000 AD is returning to Free Comic Book Day in 2021 with an all-star Judge Dredd special issue!
2000 AD Presents All Star Judge Dredd will be a full colour 32-page issue dedicated to stories from the universe of the iconic future lawman Judge Dredd, with big name creators and previews of this autumn’s hottest graphic novels!
This issue will kick off with a bone-rattling all new stand-alone Dredd caper from superstar writer Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and artist Caspar Wijngaard (Star Wars)!
Plus, there will be teasers for the epic Fall 2021 graphic novels from Rebellion …
Witness the birth of the world of Judge Dredd in an incendiary preview of upcoming prequel graphic novel Dreadnoughts by Michael Carroll, with art by Watchmen’s John Higgins.
And fan-favourite character Judge Hershey leaves Mega-City One and travels to the ends of the earth to dispense her own brand of justice in long-anticipated blockbuster spin-off, Hershey: Disease by Rob Williams (Suicide Squad) and Simon Fraser (Doctor Who).
This issue will ONLY be available from participating comic book stores, so make sure you tell your local comic book retailer to order enough copies of 2000 AD Presents All Star Judge Dredd so that you don’t miss out!
This year’s event marks the 20th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day, which aims to support and promote specialist comic book stores.
UDON ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES FREE COMIC BOOK DAY WITH BRAND NEW STREET FIGHTER: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL ONE-SHOT!
STREET FIGHTER: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL
UDON | 32 pages | Free
Writer: Matt Moylan | Art: Genzoman | Cover: Hanzo Steinbach
UDON Entertainment is moving to the head of the class with an all new Free Comic Book Day Comic! Street Fighter heads back to school, as the world's young fighters flex both their academic and martial arts prowess! Fan favorites Sakura, Ibuki, Karin, Makoto, and Elena come face-to-face with a new challenger - the leather-clad, motorcycle-riding Akira! It's a square-off of (rival) schools in this action-packed one-shot!
The STREET FIGHTER: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL features interior art by Genzoman, writing by UDON’s Director of Publishing, Matt Moylan, and cover art by Hanzo Steinbach. Fans of Street Fighter and Rival Schools will not want to miss out on this winning combo! Choose your fighter on Free Comic Book Day!
TOKYOPOP ANNOUNCES ASSASSIN’S CREED® MANHUA RELEASE DETAILS
TOKYOPOP ANNOUNCES ASSASSIN’S CREED® DYNASTY AND ASSASSIN’S CREED® VALHALLA: BLOOD BROTHERS RELEASE DETAILS
Both Titles Sampled as a Combined Free Comic Book Day 2021 Gold Title
After the reveal of Free Comic Book Day 2021's gold title lineup, TOKYOPOP®, a POP Media Holdings company and global manga leader, is excited to announce initial release information regarding their ASSASSIN’S CREED® DYNASTY and ASSASSIN’S CREED® VALHALLA: BLOOD BROTHERS titles, selected as a combination title for the annual event. Combining two original stories set in the world of Assassin’s Creed, the free comic release will include a sampling of each title.
Assassin's Creed is an action role-playing video game series developed and published by Ubisoft® that follows the ongoing conflict between the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order throughout various moments in history around the world. Established as one of the best-selling video game series of all time, every Assassin’s Creed game is set in a new era, with a fictional exploration of important historical touchstones across various cultures.
“As a fan of the Assassin’s Creed video game series, being able to work so closely on these stories is a dream come true,” said Kae Winters, TOKYOPOP’s Marketing Associate and co-Editor for the two titles. “As always, we’re thrilled to be a part of Diamond Comics’ annual Free Comic Book Day event and help support local comic shops and give back to fans.”
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers
Creator: Feng Zi Su
ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA: BLOOD BROTHERS is a manhua by Feng Zi Su set in the same world as the most recent game release, following new characters in the Viking invasion of England in the 9th century.
Not long before the exploits of Eivor Wolf-Kissed, Jarl Stensson and his sons, Ulf and Björn, make their way to England at the behest of Halfdan Ragnarsson and Ivarr the Boneless. Filled with excitement, confidence and bloodlust, the three vikings are eager to go to war against Aelfred the Great and his Anglo Saxon army. But they would do well not to underestimate what awaits them on those green shores...
Told in one complete volume, ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA: BLOOD BROTHERS can be read chapter by chapter exclusively on the INKR digital platform from April 2021, with the full digital volume available in June 2021, and the print edition scheduled for August 2022. An initial release calendar can be found below.
Assassin’s Creed Dynasty, Volume 1
Tokyopop | 272 pages | 13+ | 5.8” x 8.2” | $16.99
Creator: Xu Xian Zhe
ASSASSIN’S CREED DYNASTY is an original story set in ancient China, created by Xu Xian Zhe.
In the 14th year of the Tianbao Era (CE 755) An Lushan, a military governor with ties to the Knights Templar, leads his elite corps to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and the ill-prepared Tang empire falters under the threat. The two capitals Luoyang and Chang’an fall and China falls under the oppression of the cruel An Lushan.
As the Tang dynasty starts to crumble, Li E, a shady Assassin trained by the Hidden Ones in the far West, teams up with Tang loyalists to turn the tide and save both the dynasty and the country from this crisis.
Released as five volumes through 2021 and into 2022, ASSASSIN’S CREED DYNASTY can be read chapter by chapter exclusively on the INKR digital platform from May 2021, with the first full volume to be released digitally from September 2021, and the print edition scheduled for January 2022. An initial release calendar for the first two volumes can be found below.
“With Xu Xianzhe and Zhang Xiao, we found the perfect partners, and working with them on that project, has been one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Get ready to dive into an incredible journey set during the Tang Dynasty and discover how the Assassins will struggle against the greatest scheme the Middle Kingdom ever faced,” said Aymar Azaizia, Transmedia Director at Ubisoft.
Free Comic Book Day has been held on the first Saturday in May each year since 2002, when comic book retailers across North America and around the world give away select free comics to customers. A celebration of the comic arts, publishers submit a wide range of titles for consideration, from traditional American comics to Japanese manga to appeal to a wide range of fans. In 2020 the event was restructured to take place over the entire year to prevent crowding, and in 2021 it has been rescheduled to August 14. This will be TOKYOPOP's fifth year participating in the event.
Full details about the two Assassin’s Creed titles and their release schedule (including interior pages and sample chapter PDFs) can be found below.
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