Published on October 4th, 2017 | by Richard Boom
0Caliber Comics December 2017 Solicitations
Caliber Comics announced the release of five graphic novels in Diamond’s October solicitations for delivery to retailers in December 2017. These books are currently available to pre-order through Diamond Previews, so run to your local comic book heroes/dealers!
LEGENDLORE: THE REALM CHRONICLES – VOLUME THREE
“The Trouble with Trolls.”
Four modern day teens are transported to a Middle-Earth-like realm they only thought existed in books and film. It’s Dungeon & Dragons meets Game of Thrones. And what hope do these teens have? How can they survive against wizards, dwarves, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time making it in high school?
Collects The Realm Volume One issues #8-11. Written by Ralph Griffith and Stuart Kerr (CALIBER’s Deadworld, and OZ), and illustrated by Guy Davis (Hellboy, B.P.R.D., Grendel, Aliens).
“A great adventure comic…..there’s an audience out there just waiting for a book of this caliber…and you owe it yourself to be a part of that audience.” – Comic Shop News.
“We need more books just like this one. Overall – Five (out of Five) Stars!” – Small Press Feedback.
Black and White. DIAMOND # OCT171392 $14.99.
The story of the 100-day war of Finland against the Soviet Union at the dawn of World War II. Sniper Tero Toivanent answers the call from his homeland, Finland, when it’s attacked by the USSR. Soviets anticipated a quick victory against the small Finnish citizen soldiers. However, the Finns use the advantage of winter and their terrain to hold off the Soviets for an amazing four months.
Written by Kurt Belcher, illustrated by Kurt Belcher, Stu Berryhill, and Henrick Horvath.
“…will tug at your morals, and your conscience.” – Downriver Geek.
“War is not glorious, it is not honorable; it is bloody and violent and terrifying…a tremendous job of portraying that.” – Cosmic Book News.
Black and White. DIAMOND # OCT171394 $12.99.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE RETIRED DETECTIVE
A look at Sherlock Holmes in his retirement years.
A reporter is curious about the whisperings at University of a mysterious man rumored to be exploring and examining corpses in the dead of night. If it isn’t related to a crime, what could he possibly be searching for?
From award-winning writer Gary Reed (CALIBER’s Deadworld and Renfield) and illustrated by Wayne Reid.
Black and White. DIAMOND # OCT171393 $8.99.