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Thursday, 19 February 2009 12:00 AM America/New_York |
- Graphic novels have become more popular in recent years, as Hollywood has mined their
 pages for ideas for blockbuster movies like 300, Sin City and the upcoming Watchmen. Comic books haven't typically intersected much with Christian publishing and are rarely found in bookstores. In recent times, however, more creators and publishers are lining up to provide a wider selection to Christian readers, including Head Press Publishing's Eye Witness series, Vida Entertainment's David and Daniel and a growing selection of Manga offerings from Tyndale and Doubleday.
- One new entry is Good & Evil, which released in November from No Greater Joy Ministries and distributed through Anchor, a 336-page full-color depiction of biblical scenes written by Michael Pearl and Marvel Comics artist Danny Bulanadi (Fantastic Four, Micronauts, the Incredible Hulk). The new release is a full-color rendition of an earlier black and white release, which has 100,000 copies in print.
- Christian Retailing readers can get an exclusive 23-page full-color preview of Good & Evil by clicking here.
- In other graphic novel news, Ted Dekker's Circle Series graphic novels (Black, White, Red), along with two Lost graphic novels, have garnered “positive reviews,” according to Allen Arnold, vice president and publisher, fiction, for Thomas Nelson. Arnold told Christian Retailing the company is releasing two additional graphic novels this summer and including the entire graphic novels of Black, Red and White free in the back of the upcoming 5th Anniversary editions of Black, Red and White. Dekker's Green (Book Zero in the Circle Series), releases in September.
- Recently released sales figures from pop culture researcher Icv2 show that graphic novels sales rose 5% from 2007 to 2008, its slowest growth since 2001 and their growth occurred more in general bookstores than specialty comics shops. It was also reported that Manga sales fell 17% during the year.
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Stars of the hit reality TLC show 17 Children and Counting, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar as well as their multiple kids, recently met their favorite movie star--Kirk Cameron.
series returns on May 19 with the release of Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes! (Multnomah). The story, which follows earlier titles Sisterchicks Go Brit! and Sisterchicks in Gondolas! centers on Summer Finley who, after receiving word of an abnormal medical report, travels to Holland and meets up with her longtime pen-pal, Noelle. The book will retail for $13.99. 
Well, this is the week- the first-ever Christian Book Expo starting Thursday in Dallas, Texas. If you're just tuning in, you should know the event, which is open to the public, will feature more than 200 Christian authors who will present workshops, participate in panel discussions, speak in evening worship sessions and do book signings in the event's exhibit hall. For more information about the show, read some of our previous stories 
Actress Demi Moore (Ghost, G.I. Jane, A Few Good Men) is the newest voice endorsing William P. Young's The Shack (Windblown Media/Hachette Book Group USA). On her Twitter account, Moore praised the book, relaying quotes and telling the author she was “tremendously moved." She said she'd “definitely recommend” the “powerful” and “life-changing” novel for those with issues with God or Jesus, also pointing out it's not about “religious dogma.” Moore's husband, Ashton Kutcher, also said it sounded like a “must read” based on her comments and quotes. Finally, the actress also introduced Young to her Twitter followers by his Twitter account, telling her followers to give him “a warm welcome.” 