Diamond has announced that they will be distributing the line from Mike Kennedy (Archaia) and Wes Harris (Boom! Studios) new publishing house MAGNETIC PRESS. Below is the official release.
(BALTIMORE, Maryland) — (March 19, 2014) —Graphic novel publisher Magnetic Press has signed a supply agreement with Diamond Comic Distributors to distribute their line of products worldwide to comic book specialty stores, book stores, mass-market merchandisers, libraries and other outlets excluding Amazon US and Amazon Canada.
Magnetic Press is an up and coming publisher created by former Archaia Entertainment publisher Mike Kennedy, and former VP of Publishing for Boom! Studios Wes Harris. The publisher’s first two original graphic novels Super Ego and Naja, are showcased in the March issue of Diamond’s PREVIEWS catalog.
Super Ego dives into the psychological view of what being a super hero is like and the toll it can take on superhumans. Written and illustrated by the talented Caio Oliveira, Super Ego gives us a look from psychiatrist Dr. Ego’s point of view, who specializes in the world of superhuman struggles. It definitely asks the question, “how does that make you feel?”
Naja, which is an international sensation, is now available in English and offered in the US market for the first time through PREVIEWS. Naja tells the story of a killer who feels no remorse about her distasteful job as an assassin, but becomes the next target on another killer’s list, making her leave her life and fall off the grid completely. From French authors Bengal and JD Morvan, the 248-page hard- cover graphic novel is a beautifully illustrated story resembling both manga and European art forms with lavish design and detail.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Diamond again — our experience with their sales team during our previous positions within other publishing companies was always energetic,” said Magnetic Press Publisher Mike Kennedy. “They not only understand the market and audience, but genuinely appreciate and become fans of the content itself. There wasn’t a moment’s hesitation to partner with them again when forming Magnetic Press.”
“We are excited to start a relationship with Magnetic Press and are thrilled they are working with us to expand their business using Diamond’s many resources,” said Diamond’s Vice President of Purchasing, John Wurzer.
Customers looking to pre-order Magnetic Press titles should contact their local retailer, or find a comic shop near them at www.comicshoplocator.com. New retailers interested in purchasing Magnetic Press titles are encouraged to contact Diamond’s New Accounts Department at newaccounts@diamondcomics.com or via phone at 443-318-8001.
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ABOUT MAGNETIC PRESS-Magnetic press is a new publishing label built to help creators both new and established from around the world share their stories with an English-language market. Our team has decades of experience producing and releasing award-winning material for companies such as Archaia, Dark Horse, DC, Boom Studios, Viz Media, White Wolf, Electronic Arts, Namco, Microsoft, Fox, and Lucasfilm. For more information, visit Magnetic Press on the web at www.Magnetic-Press.com.
ABOUT DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS (DCD)—Diamond is at the nexus of comics and pop culture. Based in Baltimore, MD, DCD is the world’s largest distributor of English-language comic books, graphic novels, and related pop-culture merchandise, serving thousands of retailers worldwide. For more information, visit Diamond on the web at www.diamondcomics.com.
ABOUT DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS (DBD)—DBD is a division of Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., and is dedicated to making a wide selection of graphic novels and other pop culture merchandise available globally to bookstores, libraries, schools, online retailers, mass merchants and others. DBD is the home to a number of world class publishers including IDW Publishing, publisher of 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe and Transformers; Image Comics, publisher The Walking Dead, Saga, Chew, and Morning Glories; Oni Press, Top Shelf Productions, and many others. For more information, visit Diamond Books on the web at www.diamondbookdistributors.com.
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