CORETEQ GID by QUICCS!

Posted on 08/13/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

CoreTEQ Martian Glow Edition

Clutter Studios has once again teamed up with Philippines based artist Quiccs, and our friends at Martian Toys, to bring you the return of the CoreTEQ!

The Mega Nano, standing at 5.5″ tall, is hand-double-cast in high-end resin! Produced in a GLOW-IN-THE-DARK green internal core robot, and a purple exterior, these gorgeous jewel-like sculptures are an amazing addition to any collection!

Limited to just 100 pieces, and priced at $250 apiece. These won’t be available for long.

Each of these pieces is lovingly hand-created in New York by Clutter Studios!

Available for pre-order this Wed Aug 14th, 2pm (est), priced at $250 apiece.

**This is a pre-order item. Will ship by Oct 31st, 2019. Shipping charges will be invoiced separately. Domestic orders will receive a PayPal request for shipping, international orders will be emailed.**

About Quiccs

Hailing from Manila, Philippines, Quiccs has won several awards in the field of visual arts. He firmly believes in the fusion of graffiti art and electronic media. With his unmistakable style, he has taken the Designer Toy world by storm. With vinyl toys, resin toys, 1/6th scale action figures, and a wide-ranging street art career under his belt, his work is sure to continue to be a mainstay of the scene for years to come. Winner of the 2019 Artist of the Year, and Toy of the Year, at the Designer Toy Awards.

 

About Clutter Studios:

Clutter Studios is a world-class creative production and design house. With 3D scanning, modeling and printing capabilities, alongside traditional sculpting, solid and roto-cast resin casting, and full factory production, we are here to bring artistic visions to reality.

http://www.clutterstudios.com

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NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: TV ANIMATION PRODUCTION ART COLLECTION SELLS OUT FIRST RUN, UDON ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES RE-PRINT

Posted on 08/13/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: TV ANIMATION PRODUCTION ART COLLECTION SELLS OUT FIRST RUN, UDON ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2019 RE-PRINT 

The hardcover release of UDON Entertainment’s upcoming NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: TV ANIMATION PRODUCTION ART COLLECTION has sold out its first run at the distributor level! Fans of the groundbreaking anime series have made their voices heard: UDON Entertainment is thrilled to announce an additional printing of the best selling art book, to arrive in stores in November 2019.

Credited with revitalizing the anime industry, Neon Genesis Evangelion infused the genre with incredible depth and emotion, telling the story of a world on the brink of destruction and the teenagers that are tasked with saving mankind.

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: TV ANIMATION PRODUCTION ART COLLECTION collects the making of one of anime’s most influential series in the ultimate compendium of behind the scenes and archival design sketches for the 1995 television series, as well as the 1997 theatrical release. Draft artwork of characters, mecha, weapons, vehicles, as well as interior and exterior locations, are supported by the original artists’ detailed design notes.

If you can’t wait until November to bring home this massive 432-page tome, fans of Neon Genesis: Evangelion can still pre-order copies from their favorite online retailer, or ask your local comic shop to reserve a copy when it’s released on August 27, 2019!

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: TV ANIMATION PRODUCTION ART COLLECTION  will be released on August 27, 2019 with a follow up printing to be restocked in November 2019. 
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION:  TV ANIMATION PRODUCTION ART COLLECTION 
DETAILS: 432 pg, 11.75 x 8.25”, Hardcover
MSRP: $39.99 USD
RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2019
ISBN: 978-1772940428
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PLAYNYC 2019 Preview

Posted on 08/09/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

This weekend August 10th-11th, PLAY NYC has their third annual event. Now at the Metropolitan Pavilion (123 W.18th St, Manhattan, NY) .  There will be over 150 games from all genres available for all to experience, discover and enjoy

 

 

 

 

Totem, a pixel-art adventure game about a girl’s journey and her many transformations along the way. Gather powerful abilities as you battle and solve puzzles across dozens of handcrafted environments.

 

 

 

 

Way of Rhea is a side scrolling puzzle game in which you can only interact with objects in the world that match your current color. Through use of a teleport mechanic that only lets you teleport to places you’ve already been, and a limited ability to change colors, you have to navigate Way of Rhea’s world only ever interacting with a subset of it at any given time.

“We built the initial prototype of Way of Rhea in 2018 after I saw Bennet Foddy give a talk at GDC about having his students make a game a week. We signed up for a small Playcrafting expo without a game, and spent the week left before the expo scrambling to build the first prototype in time for the event. The game’s come a long way since then, but I don’t think it would exist at all if we hadn’t decide to get something playable in front of players in such a short period of time.” – Mason Remaley

“Play NYC is Playcrafting’s biggest event, but they also host frequent smaller events. All the indie developers I know in the city bring their games to Playcrafting events to playtest—it’s an integral part of NYC‘s indie scene.” – Mason Remaley

Starting on 8/9/19 at 12PM EDT, you’ll be able to add Way of Rhea to your Steam wishlist at the following address: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1110620/Way_of_Rhea/

 

 

 

 

At Sundown is a fast and frantic top-down multiplayer stealth shooter, where players fight in complete darkness—invisible to themselves and other players—and must utilize various light sources that emit bursts of light when shot in order to illuminate their path. http://sundown-game.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

On top of video games there will tabletop games and one such is the Blinks system from Move38.

Fourzy is a reimagined two-player abstract connection game similar to Connect Four, Gomoku and Renju, played in a magical world with wizards, spells, magical creatures, on a unique board that changes with every play. The experience is short, intense, logical, and each turn feels like a new puzzle to unwrap and solve. A whole game can be played live in less than 5 minutes, or played asynchronously with friends over time. A single-player experience is also included with puzzles and AI games to challenge solo players.  Fourzy can be played for free on Android, and iOS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Inequality-opoly: The Board Game of Structural Racism and Sexism in America. Inequality-opoly is a custom property trading game that transforms recent national studies into an interactive perspective-taking experience. The Mission of Inequality-opoly is to spread awareness and advance discourse about the effects of structural racism and sexism on the accumulation of wealth in America.

GLADIATOR TOURNAMENT AT 3.30PM AT EXOG3N BOOTH
Join to Win Awesome Exclusive PlayNYC Maui Wowie Trophy & Exclusive Exog3n Bag
Play Maui Wowie Battle Arena at Exog3n Booth #39

We are super excited to show gamers at PlayNYC 2019 what’s new for our fan favorite Smash Game Maui Wowie. Explore 3 new maps with over 10 new player characters, 15 new weapon categories & now packed with full Melee system, power-ups and combo attacks.

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Inspired by the Wii fit and game like Super Monkey Ball, Roll Control is a unique multi-platform video game where players explore a colorful 3D world by using their bodies, and mobile device and a custom built balance board.
And this just a small sample of things you can see out at PLAY NYC
Tickets and more information are still available through https://www.play-nyc.com.
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A Quick & Dirty Game Review: High Hopes dashed in Prayer

Posted on 08/07/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Everything about A Church in the Darkness excited me. The premise, the graphical style.  Upon loading the game I was impressed equally with the voice acting and how easy everything felt. It all fell down from there.  The first three times I didn’t even make it into the camp. The “stealth” has no actual stealth element to it and is very unwieldy in maneuvering. I was shot dead. The strangest thing was the major premise is that your friend (sister?) suspicion’s are all wrong. Yet the place is guarded by heavily armed guards who shoot you on sight. How does that even make you wonder if there’s a twist?  Understanding how to use a gun didn’t come easy though. There’s a tutorial but it explains very little along the way to things. You’re truly learning on your own. This isn’t such a problem except you don’t know what you’re doing. When directed to a map. The map made no sense cause while it told you where you were in relation to the map itself it was quite hard to read and figure out. As said after trial and error on a fourth run I made it to town, but then there were tons of people. I was told to find a disguise but there was no where to hide to find such disguise as there was a person everywhere. There was no way to walk into town They also started shooting or running away right away.  I don’t expect this much frustration on an immediate first run through of a game. On a fifth run of the game I got much further. I finally found a disguise. It lasted 10 seconds at most though. I was hot dead, but it turns out I didn’t die. Suddenly I was in a prison. I easily escaped that prison, was shot again, and found myself in another prison. I escaped that prison, but found myself so far on the map from anything that I was lost. I was somehow able to make it back down the map, but was then shot dead again without finding any useful items along the way to help me survive. Despite getting much further in this run my desire to try again is non existent.  While the game’s description is Rogue-lite there is enough not enough fun in the elements of that to keep one pursuant. One of the biggest qualms is the lack of melee combat. That I just stand there as I get shot, but can’t try to slug my attacker is ludicrous and agonizing. It made me want to just quit. Not because I needed a break, but because I just didn’t care.  I’m a lone person in what is obviously some evil camp. Even in easy mode I was shot and given little resources. Your enjoyment may vary. Your skill level at this time of game may also vary, I would deter you to not give the game a try, but it is definitely not geared towards my likes and interests as much as I had hoped from promotions and early feels.

You can find A Church in the Darkness on Steam at  a discount of $15.99 if seeing this review between August 2nd (release date) and the next month and a half or $20 at regular price.

 

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Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora’s  ONCE & FUTURE #1 Is SOLD OUT Before It Hits Stores!

Posted on 08/02/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

BOOM! Studios fast-tracks second printing variant for the most anticipated new original series of 2019!


LOS ANGELES, CA (August 2, 2019) – BOOM! Studios announced today that ONCE & FUTURE #1, the extra-sized issue kicking off an all-new series from New York Times bestselling writer Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Star Wars), Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Klaus), and acclaimed colorist Tamra Bonvillain (Doom Patrol), has sold out at the distributor level before its on-sale date of August 14, 2019.

In order to meet the overwhelming demand from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios is fast-tracking the release of  ONCE & FUTURE #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT, featuring an all-new cover by series artist Dan Mora, so it can arrive in comic shops on August 28, 2019.

The most anticipated original series launch of 2019, ONCE & FUTURE introduces readers to ex-monster hunter Bridgette McGuire, who must pull her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, into a world of magic and mysticism to defeat a legendary threat when a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain from Arthurian myth back from the dead. Now Bridgette and Duncan must navigate the complicated history of the McGuire family and combat the deadly secrets of England’s past that threaten its very future.

“ONCE & FUTURE is one of my favorite milestones in BOOM!’s history, both in terms of the incredible work that Kieron, Dan, and Tamra are producing, as well as the level of support we’ve received from the retail community,” said Matt Gagnon, Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios. “We’re blown away by the response to the series already and can’t wait for this story to actually get into the hands of readers worldwide!”

You can also download the official ONCE & FUTURE trailer right here: ONCE & FUTURE #1 Trailer

ONCE & FUTURE #1 is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott from Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury The Lede from Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Grass Kings from Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins; and Klaus from Grant Morrison and Dan Mora.

The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Fireflyfrom Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Buffy The Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David Lopez; Angel from Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Ryan Parrott and Danielle Di Nicuolo.

Print copies of ONCE & FUTURE #1 first printing, featuring cover art by Dan Mora, will officially be available for sale on August 14, 2019 at local comic book shops (usecomicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on ONCE & FUTURE and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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Your First Look at All New Slayers in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1 

Posted on 07/27/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Acclaimed Creators Reveal the Secret Origins of New Slayers and the Hellmouth in August 2019

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LOS ANGELES, CA (July 26, 2019) – BOOM! Studios revealed today a first look at the oversized one-shot comic book, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1, debuting on August 28, 2019, in partnership with 20th Century.

Buffy Summers is the “Chosen One” who must defend Sunnydale from vampires, demons and those regular monsters called high schoolers…but she wasn’t the first. Now, through three all-new stories in this landmark one-shot, see the first full appearances of the Slayers made famous on special variants covers of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.

Writer Mairghread Scott (Batgirl) and artist Ornella Savarese reveal the hidden origins of the Sunnydale Hellmouth in a story about a young Indigenous American woman at the turn of the 19th Century who finds out she is the Chosen One and makes a decision that changes the course of Slayer history forever! Celia Lowenthal (Over The Garden Wall: Hollow Town) tells the story of the young 14th century Italian Slayer from her BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #2 variant cover. And, from Alexa Sharpe (Rolled and Told), we discover the origins of the Slayer from theBUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #6 variant cover, in a story set in Napoleonic France.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1 features a main cover by illustrator Evan Cagle, along with variant covers by artists Helen Yoon and Alexa Sharpe.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer premiered on the WB Network on March 10th, 1997. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated series, which ran for seven seasons from 1997–2003, stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as “Buffy Summers.” Chosen to battle vampires, demons and the forces of darkness, Buffy is aided by a Watcher who guides and teaches her as she surrounds herself with a circle of friends called the “Scooby Gang.”

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Abbott from Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bury The Lede from Gaby Dunn and Claire Roe; Grass Kings from Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins; and Klausfrom Grant Morrison and Dan Mora. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid; Angelfrom Bryan Edward Hill and Gleb Melnikov; and Mighty Morphin Power Rangersfrom Ryan Parrott and Danielle Di Nicuolo.

Print copies of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES #1 will be available for sale on August 28, 2019 exclusively at local comic book shops (usecomicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter. And follow Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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BOOM! Studios Reveals A New Look at BEN 10™: FOR SCIENCE! Original Graphic Novel

Posted on 07/23/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

Ben and Gwen Head to Summer Science Camp in A New Comic Book Adventure in Stores July 2019

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LOS ANGELES, CA (July 23, 2019) – BOOM! Studios today revealed a brand new look at BEN 10™: FOR SCIENCE!, the latest middle grade original graphic novel based on Cartoon Network’s global hit series, from Rainbow Award-winning writer CB Lee (Not Your Sidekick) and artist Mattia Di Meo (Adventure Time™/Regular Show™), available July 24, 2019.

Ben and Gwen go undercover at the Stars Beyond Science Camp when rumors of a strange monster kidnapping robots reaches them. Despite his apprehension at doing science projects during summer vacation, Ben quickly makes a lot of new friends in the Robotics track. But when his friend Jesse’s robot goes missing, Ben and Gwen will have to use all the tools in their arsenal to deal with what comes next.

BEN 10™: FOR SCIENCE! is the second original graphic novel release from the partnership between BOOM! Studios and Cartoon Network, following the debut ofBEN 10™: THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE from Lee and artist Lidan Chen, which is currently available everywhere books are sold.

Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 has been greenlit for a fourth season and is expected to premiere globally beginning 2020. The new season will follow Ben, his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max on adventures to some of the world’s most popular destinations including Italy, Japan and Mexico. Season four will continue to empower its worldwide fanbase through new alien transformations, action-packed battles with villains and more. Ben 10  is produced by Cartoon Network Studios and created and executive produced by Man of Action Entertainment.

BEN 10™: FOR SCIENCE! is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning  KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including licensed series such as Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Regular Showand Over The Garden Wall, along with original series like Pandora’s Legacy by Kara Leopard, Kelly & Nichole Matthews, Bodie Troll by Jay Fosgitt, Ruinworld by Derek Laufman, and The Deep by Tom Taylor and James Brouwer.

Print copies of BEN 10™: FOR SCIENCE! will be available for sale on July 24, 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), on July 30, 2019 at bookstores, and the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

For continuing news on BEN 10™: FOR SCIENCE! and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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The Church in the Darkness Sees the Light on Aug 2, and revealed for Nintendo Switch!

Posted on 07/23/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

The cult-infiltration game, The Church in the Darkness, will launch on PC, Mac/OSX, Xbox One, PS4, and the previously unannounced Nintendo Switch on Aug 2!

Melbourne, Australia, July 23, 2019 — Fellow Traveller and Paranoid Productions are proud to announce their tale of choice and indoctrination, The Church in the Darkness, will be launching August 2, 2019, for PC, Mac/OSX, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. They are also thrilled to reveal the game will be available on the same date on Nintendo Switch! With your infiltration of the Collective Justice Mission at hand, will you save your nephew or will he be lost to the cult forever?

Players are challenged to step into the shoes of ex-cop Vic as they infiltrate the South American compound of Freedom Town in a search of their nephew. Run by Rebecca and Isaac Walker, it’s up to the player to unearth their motivations, their plans, with the cult experience changing with every playthrough. Is the commune simply idealists looking to live in a socialist utopia, or is there something more sinister at hand?

It’s up to the player to sneak into the compound undetected, uncover the truth by finding and chatting with cult members, search cabins to unearth literature about the group, and finally locate Alex, the nephew.

The Church in the Darkness highlights the mystery surrounding cults, and how they are not always what they seem. There are multiple endings for each scenario and what ending you get will be influenced by the player’s stealthy or aggressive gameplay.

Feel the cult’s warm embrace by pre-ordering the game on Nintendo Switch or Xbox One at the 20% discount, which will then be available on all platforms for a week at launch. The discount is available for both the Standard and True Believer Special Editions; the former gets you a copy of The Church in the Darkness, while True Believers will receive the game, the Official Soundtrack and a set of special behind-the-scenes videos about the making of the game. The Standard Edition retails for $19.95 USD and the True Believer Special Edition retails for $29.95 USD.

 

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Backwoods Entertain on Gamescom and RESORT

Posted on 07/23/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum

P-CS unfortunately can not do the expense to go to Gamescom, but luckily will be at PLAY NYC. Those who can make it to Gamescom though should be aware of the following.  RESORT is a highly anticipated game for this site.

RESORT COMES TO GAMESCOM 2019
RESORT, the new game by Backwoods Entertainment (Unforeseen Incidents), will be shown at Gamescom 2019 for the first time ever. Backwoods will present the interactive mystery at the much-loved Indie Arena Booth in Hall 10.2.

RESORT is an interactive mystery short story about repressed trauma and buried secrets. Renowned writer Laura Tanner embarks on a surreal journey and faces an odd intersection of dreams and reality.

Their previous game Unforeseen Incidents, the award-winning story of hapless handyman Harper Pendrell, was well received all over the world. The Nintendo Switch version will be available later this year and can also be tested at the Indie Arena Booth.
LET’S MEET!
We’d like to invite you to visit us at Gamescom! If you’d like to talk to us and cast an eye at RESORT or the Nintendo Switch version of Unforeseen Incidents, please just answer this email or mail us at contact@backwoods-entertainment.com to make an appointment.

We are at the Indie Arena Booth in Hall 10.2 (every day) or in the business area at the MedienDigitalLand NRW Booth (only Wednesday, Aug 21st; Hall 4.1, B-031/C-040).
ABOUT RESORT
A comet is on course to obliterate the small town of Laburnum Creek. Renowned writer Laura Tanner visits the former health resort to interview several inhabitants who are refusing to leave. But there’s something rotten at the heart of this picturesque town. Curious characters and surreal encounters await Laura in an enigmatic journey between dreams and reality. Will Laburnum Creek cast its spell over her too? Or will she jeopardize everything to uncover the truth?

RESORT is an interactive mystery short story about repressed trauma and buried secrets. As players guide the protagonist through an intriguing tale of personal discovery, their choices will literally transform Laura’s world.

FEATURES:

  • Experience a surreal tale of mystery where dreams and reality intersect
  • Explore an interactive story about repressed trauma and buried secrets
  • Guide the protagonist’s choices and re-shape her perception of the world
  • Enjoy a puzzle-free experience in a beautiful, stylized low-poly 3D environment
  • Meet compelling and quirky characters, fully voiced by talented actors

Presskit: http://presskit.backwoods-entertainment.com
ABOUT US
Backwoods Entertainment is an award-winning indie game studio from Germany. We set out to make original and fun story-driven games. In 2018 we released our debut title Unforeseen Incidents, which was well received all over the world. We’re currently working on two new games: Pen & Paper Stories: Morriton Manor (in collaboration with Rocket Beans TV) and the interactive mystery Resort.
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Lore Creator Aaron Mahnke Delivers New Chills with Wellington Comic Book Series

Posted on 07/23/2019 by Pop-Culture Spectrum
IDW Publishing Welcomes Delilah S. Dawson and Piotr Kowalski to Bring Mahnke’s Monster-Hunting Adventurer to Life

SAN DIEGO, CA (July 19, 2019) – From the mind of Aaron Mahnke, creator of the award-winning Lorepodcast, comes Wellington, a five-issue comic book series delving even deeper into Lore’s dark side of history!

Written by New York Times bestselling author Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars) with Aaron Mahnke, featuring artwork by Piotr Kowalski(The Dark Tower) and colors by Brad Simpson(The Witcher), this fear-fraught tale – debuting December 2019 – introduces the creature-hunting Duke of Wellington, investigator of the most thrilling mysteries and monsters found on the smash hit podcast!

“History and folklore are deep wells, and they are honestly a fiction writer’s dream come true,” says Mahnke. “With an amazing cast of characters just waiting to be called upon, and centuries of belief in the supernatural setting the stage, I’m excited to share these powerful stories in a brand-new way!”

“As a huge fan of the pop culture phenomenon that is Lore, I jumped at the chance to work with Aaron Mahnke and the Wellington team to merge history with dark supernatural adventures,” says Dawson. “Add in the atmospheric art by Piotr and Brad, and you’re going to see the spirit of Lore resurrected in an entirely new way. This is a book you’re going to want!”

“The most interesting characters in comics are those who battle with their own demons whilst trying to fix the world however they can,” says Kowalski. “The Duke of Wellington certainly has all the qualities of a perfect horror tale hero. He is driven, experienced, and tormented by nightmares. He is a hunter, avenger, and tireless seeker of the ultimate truth. And, ultimately, the strength of this character guarantees a captivating and entertaining comic book.”

“Aaron Mahnke’s Lore is one of my favorite podcasts and I’m beyond thrilled to be working with him and the amazing team of Delilah Dawson, Piotr Kowalski, and Brad Simpson to add a new twist to some of the stories from the show,” says editor Chase Marotz. “Expect mystery, mayhem, and an awesome monster or two!”

For information on how to secure copies of Wellington, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

Creator Bio:

Aaron Mahnke is the creator, producer, and host of the hit podcast Lore (Best of iTunes 2015 & 2016), Executive Producer of the Lore television show on Amazon (from the producers of The Walking Dead), and author of The World of Lore book series (Penguin Random House / Del Rey). Born and raised in Illinois, Aaron now lives with his wife and children on the historic North Shore of Boston, where he writes and records full-time for Lore and his other podcasts, Cabinet of Curiosities and Unobscured.

Delilah S. Dawson is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling Star Wars: Phasma. Her books include the Blud series, the Hit series, Servants of the Storm, and the Shadow series, written as Lila Bowen. With Kevin Hearne, she co-writes the Tales of Pell. Her creator-owned comics include Star Pig, Sparrowhawk, and Ladycastle, and she’s written comics in the worlds of Marvel Action: Spider-Man, The X-Files, Adventure Time, Labyrinth, Rick and Morty, Star Wars Adventures, and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny. Her upcoming projects are The Skywalker Saga and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Black Spire, written in conjunction with the Disney theme parks. www.whimsydark.com.

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