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Re: Any DC Absolutes in the pipeline?
Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
(Post 9936195)
I'd reckon it went out of print because they sold out of them.
I sort of remember reading somewhere (Gaiman's blog, maybe?) that DC was going to be keeping the Absolute Sandman volumes in print. If this is the case, then I'd expect volume two get reprinted eventually. Absolute Watchmen went out of print for a while, and DC issued a second print a few months later. Not sure what criteria DC uses for which volumes get reprints, and which don't. Watchmen obviously gets to stay in print, but some Wildstorm stuff like Authority and LOEG doesn't. "@ICregular it should be back in print in March. It's already been reprinted but is on a slow boat from China." So we should be seeing it in about a month. Back to normal prices. |
Re: Any DC Absolutes in the pipeline?
Take a look at the DCU collected editions for fall 2010:
The following DC Universe titles are scheduled to arrive in stores in October: ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR SUPERMAN HC Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Frank Quitely Collects: ALL-STAR SUPERMAN #1-12 $99.99 US, 320 pg |
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DCBS will surely have it for at least half off.
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I'll take it. Thought Morrison and Quitely were supposed to do some stand alone issues someday. Oh well maybe if it happens DC will be kind enough to sell us a $75 Absolute of the collected issues. ;)
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There was talk Morrison might do some more issues, but with other artists, not Quitely.
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Re: Any DC Absolutes in the pipeline?
Originally Posted by MBoyd
(Post 9994428)
I'll take it. Thought Morrison and Quitely were supposed to do some stand alone issues someday.
Yeah, I also think that they're supposed to be drawn by other artists -- it's a fucking miracle that they managed to get twelve consecutive comics drawn by Quitely in the first place. |
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I saw this on DCBS today for the first time
GREEN LANTERN OMNIBUS HC VOL 01 Written by JOHN BROOME and GARDNER FOX Art by GIL KANE, MURPHY ANDERSON and others Cover by GIL KANE & KEVIN NOWLAN Collecting SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-21 in a massive new hardcover! These are the tales that introduced Hal Jordan and feature his induction into the Green Lantern Corps. Also included are the intros of the Guardians of the Universe, Star Sapphire, Sinestro and more! On sale NOVEMBER 24 • 640 pg, FC $75.00 US |
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Got the two Planetary Absolutes last week. They're nice and all, but I'm still bummed that they didn't include Batman/Planetary book, which is also by Warren/Cassaday - makes no sense to not include.
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Sale at things from another world... this week, lots stuff at 60% off
Absolute Green Lantern Rebirth HC - $30.00 http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Absolute...th-HC___352489 |
Re: Any DC Absolutes in the pipeline?
Originally Posted by ivelostr2
(Post 10382541)
Sale at things from another world... this week, lots stuff at 60% off
Absolute Green Lantern Rebirth HC - $30.00 http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Absolute...th-HC___352489 |
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Originally Posted by dadaluholla
(Post 10383972)
Showing up at $60 for me.
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Just got the Absolute All-Star Superman book - it's every bit as awesome as you might think it is. Probably the best Absolute book yet - the perfect story/art for this format.
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Originally Posted by slop101
(Post 10497675)
Just got the Absolute All-Star Superman book - it's every bit as awesome as you might think it is. Probably the best Absolute book yet - the perfect story/art for this format.
The Absolute releases have really slowed down. Any rumors of the next ones? |
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Does that mean they're not selling? I haven't picked one up since New Frontier, which looks awesome but I still haven't read all the way through.
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They are kinda over-priced - I mean $100 retail for a 12-issue collection? Regardless of quality, that's pretty steep, especially in this economy.
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I heave heard that there's going to be an Absolute We3 coming out. Considering it's a three-issue limited series, I don't know how they're going to swing that. Surely they're not going to price it at $100 for a 96-page story?
Agreed about the books being overpriced. The first few Absolute books (Absolute Authority and Absolute Planetary) were priced at $50 for 12 issues, and DC kept bumping the price up until they settled at $99. Though a few still slip through at $75 like the recent reprint of Planetary vol 1 and Absolute Planetary vol 2. |
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ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA BOOK THREE HC Written by ALAN MOORE Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY, ERIC SHANOWER, CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III The final Absolute edition of Alan Moore’s epic collects issues #24-32 with the spectacular artwork of J.H. Williams III! Promethea is back from her tour of the higher realms – but how will her friend Stacia, who took her place as Promethea while she was gone, deal with her reappearance? Then, the end of the world is nigh – and The Painted Doll intends to settle accounts with Promethea before it’s too late. This new oversized, slipcased collection includes the dazzling final issue of the series, as well as the “Little Margie” stories illustrated by Eric Shanower, plus Chris Sprouse’s version of the end of the world Promethea shared with other ABC heroes from TOM STRONG #36! ADVANCE SOLICITED • On sale AUGUST 17, 328 pg, 8.25” x 12.5”, FC, $99.99 US |
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ABSOLUTE IDENTITY CRISIS HC Written by BRAD MELTZER Art and cover by RAGS MORALES and MICHAEL BAIR “The IDENTITY CRISIS mystery uses all of Mr. Meltzer’s skills as a thriller novelist.” — The New York Times “A genuine comics landmark.” — Publishers Weekly The unforgettable 7-issue miniseries from New York Times best-selling novelist Brad Meltzer (Dead Even) is now in DC’s Absolute format! Starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the entire Justice League, this is the widely talked-about tale of intrigue and an inventive look at the world of Super Heroes, fantastic powers and secret identities. When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets. Before the mystery is solved, a number of long-buried secrets will threaten to divide the heroes before they can bring the killer to justice. This gripping mystery includes a gallery of the variant covers, previously unpublished script pages and more! Advance solicited • On sale OCTOBER 12 • 288 pg, FC, 8.25” x 12.5”, $99.99 US |
Re: Any DC Absolutes in the pipeline?
Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
(Post 10501687)
I heave heard that there's going to be an Absolute We3 coming out. Considering it's a three-issue limited series, I don't know how they're going to swing that. Surely they're not going to price it at $100 for a 96-page story?
Agreed about the books being overpriced. The first few Absolute books (Absolute Authority and Absolute Planetary) were priced at $50 for 12 issues, and DC kept bumping the price up until they settled at $99. Though a few still slip through at $75 like the recent reprint of Planetary vol 1 and Absolute Planetary vol 2. |
Re: Any DC Absolutes in the pipeline?
Originally Posted by fujishig
(Post 10639411)
There's a We3 deluxe hardcover edition coming out for 25 bucks... that's probably what you were talking about, right?
Before the $25 hardcover was announced, I read some rumors about a an Absolute We3. Either the deluxe hardcover was the plan all the time, or they decided against the Absolute Edition. ETA: Did a quick google search and the information about an Absolute We3 came from Morrison himself at a convention last summer. |
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I love Identity Crisis, but a list price near $100 is insane. That is absolute extortion for 288 pages of content.
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No kidding, the Absolutes are nice, and probably cost a little more to print than Marvel's Omnibuses, but they typical $100 Omni has about 2-3 times the amount of content than they typical Absolute.
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I would think the Absolutes cost a lot more to print/produce. But yeah, I thought the Absolute Death volume was skimpy (and it did have a lot of filler).
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THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN BOOK FIVE HC Written by NEIL GAIMAN, P. CRAIG RUSSELL and MATT WAGNER Art by P. CRAIG RUSSELL, YOSHITAKA AMANO, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, FRANK QUITELY, MILO MANARA and others • Cover by DAVE MCKEAN The latest oversized deluxe slipcased SANDMAN hardcover collects the Eisner Award-winning THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS plus DREAM HUNTERS (both the prose novella and the comics adaptation) and the hard-to-find SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE, featuring Wesley Dodds! Advance-solicited • On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 512 pg, FC, $99.99 US • Mature Readers |
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Woah, Sandman Mystery Theatre? Cool. That's the way to pad an absolute...
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