DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
08-16-11 | 10:49 AM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
Cyborg and Aquaman just don't get any love on JLA covers (besides the first one)
08-17-11 | 09:38 AM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
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08-17-11 | 03:27 PM
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Not bad for a television commercial. Jim Lee's art is eye-catching, if anything.
08-18-11 | 08:15 AM
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Full 2 minute version:
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08-18-11 | 09:02 AM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
wow that's pretty 
Too bad I just threw out/sold all my comics and gave up on the hobby.
I may come back in if the Digital Thing pans out. Comic collecting takes up too much money and space.
Too bad I just threw out/sold all my comics and gave up on the hobby.
I may come back in if the Digital Thing pans out. Comic collecting takes up too much money and space.
08-18-11 | 09:17 AM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
I said the same thing three years ago. Now look at me... ordering massive quantities of books from DCSB. I'm telling you, being a comic book collector is like being a crack addict.
08-19-11 | 11:46 PM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
While digital comics will do in a pinch there's still nothing like holding a book in your hands. I don't care what anyone says, there's no way in hell I'm paying $2/issue for a digital download. I'll just wait for the TPB.
08-20-11 | 01:11 AM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
I hear you. I'm not a huge Digital Download fan anyway. So TPB's are a possibility.
08-22-11 | 10:29 AM
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I feel ya man. My money situation was pretty bad when I was basically forced to quit. Things have picked up to the point where I feel confident I can afford to spend a few bones on new comics.
08-22-11 | 03:29 PM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
Justice League villain revealed:
Spoiler:
08-22-11 | 03:35 PM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
Ran into a guy at Half Price Books yesterday that reminded me what I hate about collecting comics. He was carrying on conversation with his wife, then me, about what things were "worth" as he pulled them out of the quarter boxes. He was particularly excited about finding a bagged Superman #75 with black armband for a buck the day before. I just indulged him while continuing to browse. Then he started bragging about buying $10 Green Lantern key chains at Toys "R" Us, taking the rings off the chains and flipping them on eBay for $50-75 because they were almost identical to die-cast ring replicas. I was just glad when he walked away. I wish there was something in this relaunch that would get rid of guys like that, though of course I know there's nothing anyone can do about them.
Out of curiosity, I'm thinking about ordering a few issues online since it's a bit of a hassle to get to my LCS during the week when the new issues hit the shelves. Years ago I ordered from TFAW.com and liked them. Are there any better sites I should consider?
Out of curiosity, I'm thinking about ordering a few issues online since it's a bit of a hassle to get to my LCS during the week when the new issues hit the shelves. Years ago I ordered from TFAW.com and liked them. Are there any better sites I should consider?
08-22-11 | 05:24 PM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
Ran into a guy at Half Price Books yesterday that reminded me what I hate about collecting comics. He was carrying on conversation with his wife, then me, about what things were "worth" as he pulled them out of the quarter boxes. He was particularly excited about finding a bagged Superman #75 with black armband for a buck the day before. I just indulged him while continuing to browse. Then he started bragging about buying $10 Green Lantern key chains at Toys "R" Us, taking the rings off the chains and flipping them on eBay for $50-75 because they were almost identical to die-cast ring replicas. I was just glad when he walked away. I wish there was something in this relaunch that would get rid of guys like that, though of course I know there's nothing anyone can do about them.
Out of curiosity, I'm thinking about ordering a few issues online since it's a bit of a hassle to get to my LCS during the week when the new issues hit the shelves. Years ago I ordered from TFAW.com and liked them. Are there any better sites I should consider?
Out of curiosity, I'm thinking about ordering a few issues online since it's a bit of a hassle to get to my LCS during the week when the new issues hit the shelves. Years ago I ordered from TFAW.com and liked them. Are there any better sites I should consider?
08-22-11 | 05:37 PM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
That was pretty much confirmed weeks ago when they showed the preview of
Spoiler:
He was particularly excited about finding a bagged Superman #75 with black armband for a buck the day before.
I hope he tries to sell it on ebay thinking he will get hundreds of dollars for it, but all he gets is one bidder for a quarter. It would be even better if he offers free shipping so that he would essentially be paying the bidder to take it off his hands.
08-22-11 | 06:25 PM
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No mention of digital distribution (unless I somehow missed it) seems like a huge misfire to me. And I don't think the ad properly explains exactly why someone that hasn't been reading should start. "52 all-new #1 comics" doesn't really do much for the non comics reading audience than throw out an incredibly daunting number for them. "I'd have to read how many books each month?"
08-22-11 | 11:21 PM
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
The New 52 Set To Rock Marketshare: Justice League #1 Over 200,000 Copies, Six Other Relaunch Books Over 100,000
A big piece of news just dropped in this Hero Complex piece about the DC relaunch. We knew the New 52 would have some big numbers, but the question was just how big, with so many titles launching at once — and of course, subsequently the question will become how much of it can be sustained. But for September, this little bit of info alone would appear to indicate that the relaunch is a big success. And now retailers, DC, and even other publishers have an opportunity to run with that as people come into stores to check out these titles.
Breaking the 100,000 mark is considered very noteworthy in the current market, and there have been months this year in which no titles have surpassed that level. It’ll be fascinating to see more complete numbers on the relaunch, and what effect it might have on other publishers’ numbers.
In the short run, it seems everyone in the comic-book industry will benefit. DC’s flagship title “Justice League No. 1” has pre-orders for more than 200,000 print copies, which would make it the bestselling title of 2011. Six other new DC No. 1’s already have more than 100,000 pre-orders.
“Fan interest is huge — much of it positive, some negative, and some very cautious,” Gladston said.
But much-hyped events and reboots have boosted comic-book sales before without much long-term effect. Wolfman wrote one of the earliest in 1985 with “Crisis on Infinite Earths,” which was originally intended to result in every comic book restarting at No. 1, before editors decided against it. Since then, events, crossovers and reboots have become a near annual occurrence for DC and Marvel.
A big piece of news just dropped in this Hero Complex piece about the DC relaunch. We knew the New 52 would have some big numbers, but the question was just how big, with so many titles launching at once — and of course, subsequently the question will become how much of it can be sustained. But for September, this little bit of info alone would appear to indicate that the relaunch is a big success. And now retailers, DC, and even other publishers have an opportunity to run with that as people come into stores to check out these titles.
Breaking the 100,000 mark is considered very noteworthy in the current market, and there have been months this year in which no titles have surpassed that level. It’ll be fascinating to see more complete numbers on the relaunch, and what effect it might have on other publishers’ numbers.
In the short run, it seems everyone in the comic-book industry will benefit. DC’s flagship title “Justice League No. 1” has pre-orders for more than 200,000 print copies, which would make it the bestselling title of 2011. Six other new DC No. 1’s already have more than 100,000 pre-orders.
“Fan interest is huge — much of it positive, some negative, and some very cautious,” Gladston said.
But much-hyped events and reboots have boosted comic-book sales before without much long-term effect. Wolfman wrote one of the earliest in 1985 with “Crisis on Infinite Earths,” which was originally intended to result in every comic book restarting at No. 1, before editors decided against it. Since then, events, crossovers and reboots have become a near annual occurrence for DC and Marvel.
08-23-11 | 06:46 AM
#542
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
Ran into a guy at Half Price Books yesterday that reminded me what I hate about collecting comics. He was carrying on conversation with his wife, then me, about what things were "worth" as he pulled them out of the quarter boxes. He was particularly excited about finding a bagged Superman #75 with black armband for a buck the day before. I just indulged him while continuing to browse. Then he started bragging about buying $10 Green Lantern key chains at Toys "R" Us, taking the rings off the chains and flipping them on eBay for $50-75 because they were almost identical to die-cast ring replicas. I was just glad when he walked away. I wish there was something in this relaunch that would get rid of guys like that, though of course I know there's nothing anyone can do about them.
08-23-11 | 07:31 AM
#543
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I say to each their own. That dude's pursuits are just as valid as yours or mines. Who cares if what he's buying isn't worth a lick or if he's speculating? If I owned a shop, and this guy came in and bought some old worthless back-issue for whatever misguided reason, I'd surely be happy.
08-23-11 | 09:54 AM
#544
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Re: DC UNIVERSE Reboots in September, Same Day Digital Linewide
Ran into a guy at Half Price Books yesterday that reminded me what I hate about collecting comics. He was carrying on conversation with his wife, then me, about what things were "worth" as he pulled them out of the quarter boxes. He was particularly excited about finding a bagged Superman #75 with black armband for a buck the day before. I just indulged him while continuing to browse. Then he started bragging about buying $10 Green Lantern key chains at Toys "R" Us, taking the rings off the chains and flipping them on eBay for $50-75 because they were almost identical to die-cast ring replicas. I was just glad when he walked away. I wish there was something in this relaunch that would get rid of guys like that, though of course I know there's nothing anyone can do about them.
As crazy as it sounds those bagged copies of Superman Vol. 2 #75 will still regularly sell for $20 to $25 bucks on the high end on eBay. While this isn't the norm, paying a buck for a comic you can turn around for about $12 average is pretty good.
Second, if this guy turned you off so much, why did you talk to him? I have never, ever understood people who will stand around and talk to someone they don't like or want to talk to. My ex-wife was always telling me how rude I was, but if I saw a joker like this and he started telling me his lame story, I'd say "Gotta go" and walk off. What do I care?
Third, there's nothing on earth that will get rid of people like that in relation to anything else. There will always be people looking to make a buck through legitimate or or not so legitimate methods. It's the law of supply and demand.
Last, you shouldn't let people like that get to you to the point where you don't enjoy your hobby. I love collecting comic books and no Comic Book Guy or speculator will ever take away from the joy I get from collecting.
08-23-11 | 10:07 AM
#545
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The comics selection at this Half Price Books--while frequently rewarding to explore--is not terribly large. I couldn't have avoided him without the self-defeating act of leaving what I was trying to do.
Third, there's nothing on earth that will get rid of people like that in relation to anything else. There will always be people looking to make a buck through legitimate or or not so legitimate methods. It's the law of supply and demand.
Last, you shouldn't let people like that get to you to the point where you don't enjoy your hobby. I love collecting comic books and no Comic Book Guy or speculator will ever take away from the joy I get from collecting.
I remember the 90s, and periodically hearing about some middle aged, balding fat guy hoarding all the copies of a particular new issue because it was "collectible," and seeing other kids my age or younger disappointed there were no copies for them to get. Sometimes I was the disappointed kid. It left a sour taste in my mouth.
08-23-11 | 10:12 AM
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Incidentally, Ron Marz has been tweeting about the relaunch lately. Earlier today he stated that he was really impressed by a lot of what he's read. In a subsequent tweet, he said he couldn't really go into particulars but he did go ahead and cite Voodoo as one that he thought was particularly well done. Voodoo, it should be noted, is written by Marz. According to the DC solicitation text, Kyle Rayner will appear in issue #3. So for those like myself who enjoyed Marz's run on Green Lantern, but are too intimidated to explore the Geoff Johns era, this might be a nice side title to explore.
08-23-11 | 11:49 AM
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re: the GL keychain thing
I'm a toy collector, but that sector has the scum of the earth as a part of it. Scalpers galore. Anything to make a buck. One of my worst comic store memories was after I just moved, and these guys came in with a haul from opening at TRU that they proceeded to brag about and mark up. That seems to be another industry where they start catering to a niche market (a whole wave of Super Friends cartoon-only characters? What kid is going to buy that?), except it'd be like you're trying to collect the Green Lantern comic book, never knew when the next issue was supposed to come out, and had to go the comic store every day hoping that there's an issue left for you.
At least that guy can buy his polybagged JLA with downloaadable code and alternate cover in a couple of weeks.
I'm curious to see what happens over the next few months. Will Diamond have to redo their numbers for the returns? By number 3 we'll have a pretty good idea of how the series are panning out (just in time for retailers to order #6), how the digital sales are going, and how late any of these creators are. Hopefully, like Lee, they at least have a few issues put away, but I think some of the art teams have already changed by #2...
I'm a toy collector, but that sector has the scum of the earth as a part of it. Scalpers galore. Anything to make a buck. One of my worst comic store memories was after I just moved, and these guys came in with a haul from opening at TRU that they proceeded to brag about and mark up. That seems to be another industry where they start catering to a niche market (a whole wave of Super Friends cartoon-only characters? What kid is going to buy that?), except it'd be like you're trying to collect the Green Lantern comic book, never knew when the next issue was supposed to come out, and had to go the comic store every day hoping that there's an issue left for you.
At least that guy can buy his polybagged JLA with downloaadable code and alternate cover in a couple of weeks.
I'm curious to see what happens over the next few months. Will Diamond have to redo their numbers for the returns? By number 3 we'll have a pretty good idea of how the series are panning out (just in time for retailers to order #6), how the digital sales are going, and how late any of these creators are. Hopefully, like Lee, they at least have a few issues put away, but I think some of the art teams have already changed by #2...
08-23-11 | 12:13 PM
#548
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Incidentally, Ron Marz has been tweeting about the relaunch lately. Earlier today he stated that he was really impressed by a lot of what he's read. In a subsequent tweet, he said he couldn't really go into particulars but he did go ahead and cite Voodoo as one that he thought was particularly well done. Voodoo, it should be noted, is written by Marz. According to the DC solicitation text, Kyle Rayner will appear in issue #3. So for those like myself who enjoyed Marz's run on Green Lantern, but are too intimidated to explore the Geoff Johns era, this might be a nice side title to explore.
On your other post, there used to be a store in Houston where I bought all my comics. Friendly staff and for some reason the people who shopped there tended to be really chatty comic book fans who I enjoyed conversing with immensely. One day the store manager quits and is replaced by the epitome of Comic Book Guy. In less than six months the store had devolved into speculators' paradise - lots of copies of shiny covers and such. It got so bad I had to find another store... so in short, I feel ya.
08-23-11 | 12:22 PM
#549
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Action and Batman #1 Variants:
08-23-11 | 02:54 PM
#550
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I remember the 90s, and periodically hearing about some middle aged, balding fat guy hoarding all the copies of a particular new issue because it was "collectible," and seeing other kids my age or younger disappointed there were no copies for them to get. Sometimes I was the disappointed kid. It left a sour taste in my mouth.