Carlos Morales
Diamond Book Distributors is pleased to announce that it has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with GUNGNIR to exclusively distribute their products to North American and international book markets.
New next-gen publisher GUNGNIR aims to bring the heart of punk rock to the publishing world by inspiring the next generation of dreamers and thinkers through thought-provoking, mind-bending science fiction & genre books. Launching in 2024, the company aims to deliver compelling characters, awe-inspiring worldbuilding, and undeniably emotional stories. GUNGNIR will publish graphic novels, prose novels, and art books in hardcover form with new, unique, and limited covers for each edition of every title.
“I couldn’t be happier to be in on the ground floor with GUNGNIR! After ten years in the business, there’s nothing more exciting than a comics group dedicated to the new. To yes, embracing the foundational aspects of the industry, but also laying down new tracks, new paths, to reach readers new and old who crave provocative, innovative stories. I can’t wait for folks to see what we’ve been cooking–and I’m proud to be at the tip of the spear!” said Steve Orlando, Executive Editor of GUNGNIR.
GUNGNIR will kick off with a stunning publishing slate and bring 4-8 new titles to market per year. Their first book, MUTANT CATS, a Rick and Morty meets Aqua Teen tale by the creative studio Herø Projects and the Mutant Cats brand will be released May 7, 2024. Releasing April 9th is the new Steve Aoki and Jim Krueger title HiROQUEST: Genesis & Double Helix, a part prose, part graphic novel fantasy adventure that explores the cost of love and heroism. Subsequent releases will feature work from comic creators such as Stefan Petrucha, Matthew Medney, Don Macnab-Stark, Robert Greenberg, James Patrick, Steve Orlando, Johnathan McClain, and more!
“I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this revolution in creativity. Not only for the stories I will get to share, but for the creators and epics I will take part in making known around the world,” said creator Jim Krueger.
“GUNGNIR is immersed in pop culture stories of adventure and redemption, science and myth. Their books have something for everyone–comics and graphic novels, prose, and art books. They are a great addition to Diamond Book Distributors,” said Tony Lutkus, President of Diamond Book Distributors.