WEBVTT 00:00.411 --> 00:03.614 [SPEAKER_01]: The Bride of Frankenstein rises for Skybound. 00:03.774 --> 00:06.096 [SPEAKER_01]: Shoeisha terminates Marvel Agreement. 00:06.216 --> 00:09.458 [SPEAKER_01]: Image opens retailer appreciation nomination. 00:09.658 --> 00:12.140 [SPEAKER_01]: This is Comic Book Club News for July 2nd, 2026. 00:29.231 --> 00:36.576 [SPEAKER_01]: Kelly Thompson and Mattia Day Eulis are one of the best teams working today from the superb the call to an Ark on absolute Wonder Woman. 00:36.676 --> 00:43.822 [SPEAKER_01]: And now they're back together again with Universal Monsters, the Pride of Frank Stein Lives, the latest midi series in skybouted images, Universal Monsters Lide. 00:43.882 --> 00:52.408 [SPEAKER_01]: Burnt PR quote, Boring in the heart of a thunder storm made of stolen flesh, electricity, and monstrous desperation, the bride lives with 00:52.548 --> 00:58.810 [SPEAKER_01]: No memory of her past or understanding of what she is, the bride takes her first steps into this strange new world. 00:58.930 --> 01:06.852 [SPEAKER_01]: With dangerous seemingly lurking around every corner, she must solve the mystery of where and who she came from and discover what makes life worth living. 01:07.012 --> 01:11.153 [SPEAKER_01]: Universal Modcers, the bride of Frankenstein lives number one, hit stores on October 28, 2026. 01:21.938 --> 01:30.443 [SPEAKER_01]: Shui Shua, a Japanese company publishing Marvel manga, has terminated its agreement with Disney, meaning both digital and print stories will cease this fall. 01:30.564 --> 01:37.028 [SPEAKER_01]: Furthermore, Shui Shua will cease print publication on September 30 with digital titles removed starting on September 28th. 01:37.088 --> 01:48.655 [SPEAKER_01]: This includes titles like Deadpool Samurai, which is pretty self-explanatory, and Spider-Man Octogirl, a book about Doc Ock, getting his brain stuck in the body of a Japanese school girl, which is less self-explanatory. 01:48.695 --> 01:55.562 [SPEAKER_01]: This does currently only apply to Shoisha titles in Japan, while Vizmedia still has them available in the United States. 01:55.722 --> 02:02.849 [SPEAKER_01]: It is also a bit of odd timing with Marvel celebrating the otherwise unrelated 25th anniversary of the Mangaverse in September as well. 02:02.889 --> 02:05.472 [SPEAKER_01]: Will those rebooted Mangaverse titles head to Japan? 02:05.792 --> 02:06.493 [SPEAKER_01]: Stay tuned! 02:16.343 --> 02:20.165 [SPEAKER_01]: Image Comics has opened their image-select retailer award for Spring 2026. 02:20.205 --> 02:34.091 [SPEAKER_01]: The goal of the award is to highlight shops that show, quote, exemplary customer service, thoughtful and exciting hand-selling recommendations, efforts fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, and of course, robust support for image comics. 02:34.311 --> 02:36.512 [SPEAKER_00]: Oh, another creator on Comics 2, I guess. 02:36.732 --> 02:43.355 [SPEAKER_01]: Navinations for your local store will be open until July 10, and will be announced on July 24 at Sendeigo Comic-Con. 02:43.495 --> 02:45.717 [SPEAKER_01]: For comic book club news, I'm Alex Albin. 02:45.817 --> 02:47.958 [SPEAKER_01]: Can a news podcast win a retailer word? 02:48.579 --> 02:50.200 [SPEAKER_01]: No, but what if I sell out? 02:50.981 --> 02:52.922 [SPEAKER_01]: Got tips or stories you'd like us to cover? 02:53.142 --> 02:56.005 [SPEAKER_01]: Email us at comic bookclublive at gmail.com. 02:56.165 --> 03:00.968 [SPEAKER_01]: For more comic book news reviews and interviews, check out comic bookclublive.com. 03:01.148 --> 03:05.652 [SPEAKER_01]: Listen early and add free on patreon.com slash comic book club.