TITAN COMICS MAY 2023 SOLICITATIONS

DEAD BY DAYLIGHT #1

Writer: Nadia Shammas

Artist: Dillon Snook

Colorist: Emilio Lecce

Publisher: Titan Comics

FC, 32pp, $4.99, On Sale May 24, 2023

 

PREQUEL COMIC BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING HORROR GAME, DEAD BY DAYLIGHT. Readers can unlock an exclusive in-game charm using the unique code found inside the comic!

 

When the rebellious FRANK crashes into the lives of JULIE, JOEY and SUSIE, together they’ll unleash bloody chaos onto the sleepy, dead-end town of Ormond. Witness the terrifying origins of THE LEGION.

 

COVER A: IVAN TAO

COVER B: CHRIS SHEHAN

COVER C: GAME COVER

COVER D: LENKA SIMECKOVA

COVER E: DILLON SNOOK

COVER F: BLANK SKETCH COLOR VARIANT (RED)

COVER G: JAE LEE

 

MORIARTY: CLOCKWORK EMPIRE #4

Writers: Fred Duval, Jean-Pierre Pécau

Artist: Stevan Subic

Publisher: Titan Comics

FC, 48pp, $4.99, On Sale May 17, 2023

 

In a London opium den, a monster is killed by the police with seven bullets to the body. At the Diogenes club, an investigator and his partner thwart the Machiavellian plans of a card-playing automaton, and that evening the monster’s alter ego will come out of the hospital unscathed… and Holmes and Watson are on the case!

 

COVER A: CLAUDIA IANNICIELLO

COVER B: STEVAN SUBIC

 

NOUNS: NOUNTOWN #2

Writer: David Leach

Artist: Danny Schlitz

Distribution: Titan Comics

FC, 36pp, $4.99, On Sale May 31, 2023

 

MEET THE NOUNS IN THEIR FIRST COMIC BOOK ADVENTURE! AN EPIC ADVENTURE OF PLAYGROUND – STYLE FUN & HUMOR!

 

Nouns DAO presents a new sensational mini series by writer David Leach (Psycho Gran) and artist Danny Schlitz. A deeply moving coming – of – age drama about a small – town thimble salesman caught up in a politically – charged espionage caper involving a stolen atom bomb, a signed picture of the pope, and a man with a fox for a head.

 

COVER A: DANNY SCHLITZ

 

COLLECTIONS

 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 2

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artists: John Buscema, Gil Kane

Publisher: Titan Comics, Heroic Signatures

HC, 7.25″ x 10.875″, 856pp,  $125.00, On Sale: August 9, 2023

 

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES, IN THIS COLLECTION OF CLASSIC CONAN STORIES, PERFECT FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS ALIKE!

 

Tired of the thieving life, Conan signs on as a mercenary for the warring kingdom of Turan. The enemy will tell of Conan’s legendary skill in battle — if any of them live to tell the tale — but palace intrigue may prove more dangerous to the barbarian.

 

Collecting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #27-51 and ANNUAL #1; GIANT-SIZE CONAN #1-4 and material from SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #1, #8 and #10.

 

COVER: REGULAR: NEAL ADAMS

COVER: DIRECT MARKET: JOHN BUSCEMA

 

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 2

Writer: Roy Thomas

Artists: Neal Adams, John Buscema

Publisher: Titan Comics, Heroic Signatures

HC, 7.25″ x 10.875”, 944pp, $150.00, On Sale August 30, 2023

 

COLLECT THE ICONIC BLACK AND WHITE STORIES FROM THE MAGAZINE FORMAT SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN!

 

The dark and gritty tales within are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence!  Featuring stories and art by the classic team of Roy Thomas and John Buscema with additional art by comic book legend Neal Adams!  Collecting SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #13-28 and MARVEL COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #2.

 

COVER: REGULAR: EARL NOREM

COVER: DIRECT MARKET: EARL NOREM

 

ATOM: THE BEGINNING VOL.06

Writers: Osamu Tezuka (Original Story), Masami Yuuki (Script)

Artist: Tetsuro Kasahara

Publisher: Titan Manga (Titan Comics imprint)

SC, B&W, 5″x7″, 208pp, $12.99, On Sale August 16, 2023

 

Prequel to one of the most influential manga of all time: Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka! Astro Boy has spawned multiple anime adaptations, video games, and more!

A sci-fi manga about the turbulent lives of two robotics engineering students and their latest revolutionary project: the unassuming yet insanely strong A106, or “Six.”

 

COVER: TETSURO KASAHARA

 

GUN HONEY: BLOOD FOR BLOOD DM EDITION

Writer Charles Ardai

Artist: Ang Hor Kheng

Publisher: Hard Case Crime (Titan Comics imprint)

SC, FC, 112pp, $17.99, On Sale April 5, 2023

 

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE BESTSELLING CRIME THRILLER GRAPHIC NOVEL GUN HONEY! DIRECT MARKET EDITION FEATURES AN EXCLUSIVE COVER BY SUPERSTAR ARTIST SOZOMAIKA! LIMITED TO 750 COPIES!

 

With weapons expert Joanna Tan, the legendary “Gun Honey,” off the grid, recuperating from her last job, a vengeful rival takes her place – and frames Joanna for murder. On the run from Malaysia to Milan, from Montana to Monaco, can Joanna catch up to her ruthless enemy…or will she catch a bullet first? Collects issues #1-4.

 

COVER: SOZOMAIKA

 

MOTHER NATURE: DM EDITION

Writers: Jamie Lee Curtis, Russell Goldman

Artist: Karl Stevens

Publisher: Titan Comics

HC, FC, 176pp, $29.99, On Sale June 28, 2023

 

EXCLUSIVE COPIC COVER WITH SIGNED TIP-IN SHEET BY JAMIE LEE CURTIS! THE TERRIFYING DEBUT ECO-HORROR GRAPHIC NOVEL BY JAMIE LEE CURTIS!

 

After witnessing her father die on one of the Cobalt Corporation’s experimental oil extraction projects, Nova Terrell has grown up to despise the company relied upon by the town of Catch Creek. Now, the rebellious Nova wages a campaign of sabotage against the oil giant, until one night she accidentally makes a terrifying discovery.

 

COVER: KARL STEVENS

 

STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Publisher: Titan Magazines

HC, FC, 96pp, $19.99, On Sale June 7, 2023

 

A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hit Disney + show, featuring exhaustive information as well as comprehensive profiles of the galaxy’s most notorious and memorable characters, including Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Din Djarin, and Grogu. PLUS amazing photographs, spectacular production and concept art, a complete episode guide, and more

 

MARVEL’S HULK: THE FIRST 60 YEARS

Publisher: Titan Magazines

HC, FC, 128pp, $24.99, On Sale: June 28, 2023

 

A celebration of 60 rage-filled years of Marvel’s immortal, incredible, and savage hero, THE HULK! This deluxe book explores the comic book history of the Hulk, looking in-depth at his greatest battles, deadliest enemies, and his unlikeliest allies. Includes profiles of the talented creators behind his ongoing adventures.

 

MAGAZINES

 

STAR WARS INSIDER #218

Publisher: Titan Magazines

SC, FC, 84pp, $9.99, On Sale: May 3, 2023

 

FEATURES BRAND-NEW STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC FICTION!

 

HIGHLIGHTS include:

ASHOKA TANO – A look into the iconic character, and

the performers who’ve brought her to life.

 

ARCADE FIRE – Insider celebrates the classic Atari Star Wars Arcade game on its 40th anniversary.

 

INTERVIEWS- John Knoll, special effects expert and executive creative director at ILM.

 

ARTBOOKS AND NOVELS

 

MARVEL’S MIDNIGHT SUNS -THE ART OF THE GAME

Writer: Paul Davies

Publisher: Titan Books

HC, 208pp, $39.95, On Sale: April 19, 2023

 

Marvel’s Midnight Suns – The Art of the Game captures the creative process of this action-packed strategy game. The exclusive concept art and in-game renderings created by the talented development team Firaxis Games are shown in glorious detail in this lush, hardback volume.

 

H.R. GIGER:  DEBBIE HARRY METAMORPHOSIS: CREATING THE VISUAL CONCEPT FOR KOOKOO

Writers: Chris Stein, Debbie Harry

Publisher: Titan Books

HC, FC, 192pp, $75.00, May 3, 2023

 

When the visual artist H.R. Giger, best known for his biomechanical creature and set design for seminal 1979 sci-fi-horror film Alien, encountered Debbie Harry, the punk icon and lead singer of globally successful New Wave band Blondie, the results were sublime.

 

With photographs and words by Chris Stein, Harry’s long-term collaborator, sketches from the Giger archive, and an introduction by Debbie Harry, this is an essential behind-the-scenes insight into the processes of an incredible creative partnership.

 

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