Welcome to the Rogue Wolf Entertainment / Haven Distro newsletter!

Read on for all the latest updates on Haven Distributors’ products, news, and sales.

Yes I know it's June now, but we are a re-order business after all, so our newsletter is a recap of everything that's been happening this past month.

Publishers... Look for Enemi Entertainment to be contacting you soon.  They'll be sending out a form to make sure that your solicits are kept up to date for the catalog.  Help us help you to get your listing and cover art in there for retailers to see.

"Wait... Catalog? What catalog?" you ask... check out one of the articles on the right for the scoop on that.

Going forward, all new suppliers will be sending their submissions to John Kotsis over at Enemi.  There are way too many of you guys that I have been meaning to get back to.  Just choose "Submissions" or "Solicits" from our contact form to get in touch with him.

In addition to the mongo list of new products in the list below, we are pleased to be teamed up with Alterna Comics and of course Dabel Brothers.  We'll be getting in the second printing of Dresden #1, plus Dresden #2, Wild Cards and Frankenstein in early June.  And now with Enemi combining their lineup with ours, we'll be delivering Arcana, Bloodfire, and Platinum Studios among others.

And finally, we'd like to welcome Tony Shenton to the family.  Many retailers may already know Tony as an indie sales rep.  He'll be helping us streamline our orders for any stores who want to work with him.  If you have any questions, just ask.

There's more, even bigger news coming in June or July!  It'll be big enough for the next newsletter to come out before the end of the month, even.

All Fantagraphics and Eros stock marked down to 60% off!

This month we begin spotlighting publishers we carry, starting off with the fairly new Zenescope Entertainment.  Founded in 2005 by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Zenescope is quickly rising with titles such as the flagship Grimm Fairy Tales, Return to Wonderland, Willow Creek and others.

Zenescope also branched out working with New Line Cinema to create series based on popular thriller/suspense films Se7en and Final Destination.

Zenescope's star is certainly on the rise, and Haven, currently carrying 7 titles and 61 items of  Zenescope properties, is excited to be a part of that growth.

Zenescope will be on hand at Wizard World Chicago June 26-29, so be sure to stop by and say hi!

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The Middleman TV Show

Highly Anticipated Graphic Novel "The Chair"

The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle #1 Sells Out

Dabel Brothers Publishing is pleased to announce that Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle #1 has officially sold out at Diamond. Written exclusively for comics by Dresden Files creator and New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher and art by newcomer Ardian Syaf, the series is on its way to becoming the sleeper hit of 2008.

The series has received favorable reviews, amidst a growing media buzz, with mentions in Wizard Magazine and Entertainment Weekly.

According to retailers, copies of The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle #1 have been flying off the shelves. Ralph DiBernardo, owner of retailer Jetpack Comics in Rochester, NH had this to say: “While sales at our store were brisk, sales at New York Comic Con were overwhelming. We literally had only 2 or 3 other new titles that outsold Dresden at NYCC. Given the diverse crowd of NYCC this speaks volumes for the quality and excitement of translating these novels into comic book format. No one understands the genre crossover market better than the Dabels.”

Dabel Brothers Publishing is currently scheduling a 2nd printing of the first issue, which will feature a new cover by artist Marat Mychaels. The re-print will happen within the next 30 days, and retailers interested in ordering copies should check with Diamond Comics Distributors for further details.

“While we were certainly hoping for big things from this series,” said Dabel Brother President Ernst Dabel, “it seems what has happened so far has definitely exceeded everyone’s expectations. The response across the board, from press to retailers to fans, has been overwhelmingly positive…everyone seems to love Jim Butcher, Harry Dresden, and this series!”

Retailers are advised to review their orders for the remaining issues of Jim Butcher’s: The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle, as the demand of the book is sure to lead to more sell outs.

The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle #’s 1-2 can be ordered using the following Haven order numbers:

DRES001 The Dresden Files #1 (of 4) - Welcome to the Jungle $3.99

DRES002 The Dresden Files #2 (of 4) - Welcome to the Jungle On Order $3.99

For more information on Dabel Brothers Publishing and Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle, please visit http://www.dabelbrothers.com

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Trying to figure out why your sales to kids just aren't there in your store? Walk around on your knees and see what kids can see! 

Sure, you may have the latest trading cards or kids item by the register. But most registers are too high for kids to see!

You want Little Johnny to be able to pull on his dad's pant's leg howling like a banshee for the hottest new toy/comic etc.

If he can't see it then he can't scream for it.