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Justice league #23.4: trick Society

VILLAINS MONTH (DC Comics): I don’t normally talk much about “floppy” comics in this column, however a circumstance has arisen with some controversy surrounding September’s DC Comics Villains Month. The Web has been abuzz about this event, since DC is more or less replacing every routine monthly title with comics starring their villains. however instead of titling each problem with the name of the villain, they have connected each Villains Month book to one of their most prominent titles. The end result is as much as four regular problems of their finest sellers. (Example: The comic starring Darkseid is really called Justice league #23.1: Darkseid, Lobo stars in Justice league #23.2: Lobo, characters from the just recently cancelled Dial H are featured in Justice league #23.3: Dial E, as well as the trick society stars in Justice league #23.4: trick Society.) There are four different problems of Justice league of America, action Comics, Superman, Batman, Batman as well as Robin, Batman: The Dark Knight, Detective Comics, as well as eco-friendly Lantern. There are three problems of The Flash; two problems each of Justice league Dark, Aquaman, earth 2, question Woman, as well as teen Titans; as well as single problems of Batman/Superman, eco-friendly Arrow as well as Swamp thing — totaling assumption exactly how many issues? (Hint: It’s not 666.)

Additionally, most of these books will not be by the routine innovative teams. (But a handful will, so checked out those private problem descriptions carefully!) Also, each of these Villains Month covers will be prospective speculator bait with recently designed 3-D lenticular covers. because of these covers, the cover cost of all Villains Month comics will be $3.99, as well as since of the cost of creating these covers (DC really admits that they will lose money on these covers, even at $3.99), the print runs of the very first printings of all of these 3-D cover titles have already been fixed — before fans as well as retailers have even had a possibility to order them. Which might lead to wide-scale speculation, prospective sell-outs, retailer allocations, or all three!

Uber-retailer Brian Hibbs has written an article explaining exactly how difficult it will be for retailers to order these books. The bottom line is that no matter exactly how they choose to proceed, it will most likely be wrong, although it’s impossible to anticipate exactly how wrong, as well as in which direction. You can checked out the article here.

Also, late last week, DC revealed that all the Villains Month problems will be collected into a huge 1,000-page-plus Omnibus to be published this December (the ultimate Christmas stocking stretcher!) similar to the previously published new 52 (first issue) Omnibus, as well as the new 52 Zero (issue) Omnibus. So no matter what happens, everybody will have a shot at getting these stories one method or another. (The press release did not mention if the special 3-D covers would be included in the Omnibus. I’m guessing no, because of the added cost as well as the special binding procedures needed for such a big book.)

I have no concept exactly how all this will eventually shake out over the next few months.

This whole circumstance reminds me of one of DC’s old ad campaigns (and tag-lines) for one of their traditional titles — Bat Lash. enable me to paraphrase: “Villains Month. will it save DC Comics — or ruin it!?!”

Bat Lash #1

Stay tuned.

Kings watch #1

Since we’re speaking about routine comic books, Dynamite has a dynamite new idea beginning in September. Kings watch is a new team book staring the traditional King features pulp fiction characters The Phantom, Flash Gordon, as well as Mandrake the Magician in all-new action by Jeff Parker as well as Marc Laming. Don’t miss Roger’s upcoming interview with Parker about this intriguing new series.

Also, horror fans should inspect out the many new offerings at Dark equine this month. quite scary….

THIS MONTH IN traditional COMIC book COLLECTIONS as well as ANTHOLOGIES

Canteen Kate by Matt Baker

Canteen Kate by Matt Baker (Canton street Press): This one’s for the Matt Baker fans. By all reports, Canteen Kate was quite much a by-the-numbers armed forces humor comic made fantastic by the artwork of now-cult artist Baker’s attractive tomboy depiction of the lead character. This collects Baker’s Canteen Kate stories from anchors Andrews #1, Fightin’ Marines #2-9 as well as 15, as well as Canteen Kate #1-3, all published by St. John from 1951-53. introduction is by Bob burden (Flaming Carrot). 160-page color hardcover.

The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 25

The Chronicles of Conan volume 25 (Dark Horse): Subtitled “Exodus as well as other Stories”. Collecting marvel Comics’COLLECTIVE THOUGHTS: FOR SEPTEMBER ‘13 books (###) This publish is Filed Under:

Home page Highlights,
Interviews as well as Columns

KC Carlson. Art by Keith Wilson.

by KC Carlson

Justice league #23.4: trick Society

VILLAINS MONTH (DC Comics): I don’t normally talk much about “floppy” comics in this column, however a circumstance has arisen with some controversy surrounding September’s DC Comics Villains Month. The Web has been abuzz about this event, since DC is more or less replacing every routine monthly title with comics starring their villains. however instead of titling each problem with the name of the villain, they have connected each Villains Month book to one of their most prominent titles. The end result is as much as four regular problems of their finest sellers. (Example: The comic starring Darkseid is really called Justice league #23.1: Darkseid, Lobo stars in Justice league #23.2: Lobo, characters from the just recently cancelled Dial H are featured in Justice league #23.3: Dial E, as well as the trick society stars in Justice league #23.4: trick Society.) There are four different problems of Justice league of America, action Comics, Superman, Batman, Batman as well as Robin, Batman: The Dark Knight, Detective Comics, as well as eco-friendly Lantern. There are three problems of The Flash; two problems each of Justice league Dark, Aquaman, earth 2, question Woman, as well as teen Titans; as well as single problems of Batman/Superman, eco-friendly Arrow as well as Swamp thing — totaling assumption exactly how many issues? (Hint: It’s not 666.)

Additionally, most of these books will not be by the routine innovative teams. (But a handful will, so checked out those private problem descriptions carefully!) Also, each of these Villains Month covers will be prospective speculator bait with recently designed 3-D lenticular covers. because of these covers, the cover cost of all Villains Month comics will be $3.99, as well as since of the cost of creating these covers (DC really admits that they will lose money on these covers, even at $3.99), the print runs of the very first printings of all of these 3-D cover titles have already been fixed — before fans as well as retailers have even had a possibility to order them. Which might lead to wide-scale speculation, prospective sell-outs, retailer allocations, or all three!

Uber-retailer Brian Hibbs has written an article explaining exactly how difficult it will be for retailers to order these books. The bottom line is that no matter exactly how they choose to proceed, it will most likely be wrong, although it’s impossible to anticipate exactly how wrong, as well as in which direction. You can checked out the article here.

Also, late last week, DC revealed that all the Villains Month problems will be collected into a huge 1,000-page-plus Omnibus to be published this December (the ultimate Christmas stocking stretcher!) similar to the previously published new 52 (first issue) Omnibus, as well as the new 52 Zero (issue) Omnibus. So no matter what happens, everybody will have a shot at getting these stories one method or another. (The press release did not mention if the special 3-D covers would be included in the Omnibus. I’m guessing no, because of the added cost as well as the special binding procedures needed for such a big book.)

I have no concept exactly how all this will eventually shake out over the next few months.

This whole circumstance reminds me of one of DC’s old ad campaigns (and tag-lines) for one of their traditional titles — Bat Lash. enable me to paraphrase: “Villains Month. will it save DC Comics — or ruin it!?!”

Bat Lash #1

Stay tuned.

Kings watch #1

Since we’re speaking about routine comic books, Dynamite has a dynamite new idea beginning in September. Kings watch is a new team book staring the traditional King features pulp fiction characters The Phantom, Flash Gordon, as well as Mandrake the Magician in all-new action by Jeff Parker as well as Marc Laming. Don’t miss Roger’s upcoming interview with Parker about this intriguing new series.

Also, horror fans should inspect out the many new offerings at Dark equine this month. quite scary….

THIS MONTH IN traditional COMIC book COLLECTIONS as well as ANTHOLOGIES

Canteen Kate by Matt Baker

Canteen Kate by Matt Baker (Canton street Press): This one’s for the Matt Baker fans. By all reports, Canteen Kate was quite much a by-the-numbers armed forces humor comic made fantastic by the artwork of now-cult artist Baker’s attractive tomboy depiction of the lead character. This collects Baker’s Canteen Kate stories from anchors Andrews #1, Fightin’ Marines #2-9 as well as 15, as well as Canteen Kate #1-3, all published by St. John from 1951-53. introduction is by Bob burden (Flaming Carrot). 160-page color hardcover.

The Chronicles of Conan Vol. 25

The Chronicles of Conan volume 25 (Dark Horse): Subtitled “Exodus as well as other Stories”. Collecting marvel Comics’well as TPB versions of previous PS Artbook collections are likewise offered on the web site this month.

The Shadow: Hitler’s Astrologer

The Shadow: Hitler’s Astrologer 25th anniversary edition (Dynamite): A missing piece of comics history by writer Denny O’Neil as well as artist Michael W. Kaluta. This was originally published by marvel Comics as part of their marvel graphic book series. even that was odd, since O’Neil as well as Kaluta had previously told their shadow tales at DC Comics. (Those stories were only collected once, by DC, in hardcover, as well as now long out-of-print.) This story has been largely unavailable for the last two decades. Dynamite is rectifying that with a remastered edition of this “missing” tale, which unlike a couple of other shadow incarnations, was really set in 1941. truly great stuff! 64-page color hardcover.

Superman: A event of 75 Years

Superman: A event of 75 Years as well as Lois Lane: A event of 75 Years (DC Comics): paired hardcover anthologies of comic books’ biggest couple (New 52 not withstanding) with fantastic rundowns of familiar as well as unusual appearances. The Superman book features work by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Edmond Hamilton, Otto Binder, Curt Swan, Cary Bates, Doug Mahnke, Dave Gibbons, Joe Kelly, as well as Alan Moore as well as includes Superman stories from action Comics #0, 1-2, 137, 242, 544, 775, as well as 900, Adventures of Superman #498, Mythology: The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross, Superman #11, 17, 53, 75, 76, 141, 149, 247, as well as 400, Superman annual #11, as well as a 1940 story from look Magazine!

Lois Lane: A event of 75 Years

The Lois Lane book features work by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Kurt Schaffenberger, John Byrne, Phil Jimenez, Frank Quitely, grant Morrison, as well as Greg Rucka as well as features Lois Lane stories reprinted from action Comics #1-2, 6, 484, 600, as well as 662, Adventures of Superman #631, All-Star Superman #2-3, guy of Steel #2, showcase #9, Superman #29, 33-34, 58, as well as 168, Superman 80-Page giant 2011 #1, Superman: Lois Lane #1, Superman’s woman buddy Lois Lane #5, 16, 23, 42, as well as 106, as well as question lady #170! artwork shown for both books is not the final cover art.

Superman Adventures: The guy of Steel

Superman Adventures: The guy of Steel (DC Comics): This may be my preferred Superman comic book ever, spun-off (sorta) from the fantastic Batman comics, which were based on the prominent animated TV shows, as well as edited by my friend (and former assistant) Mike McAvennie. This features fantastic problems from the series (issues #17, 18, 40, as well as 41) in addition to seldom-seen stories from Superman/Batman magazine (#1, 3, 5, as well as 7), by people like mark Millar, Dan Slott, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens, Neil Volkes, Mike Parobeck, as well as Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. 128-page color all-ages softcover!

The Terminator: The Burning Earth

The Terminator: The Burning earth (Dark Horse): This is important for being Alex Ross’ very first published work. I did not understand that. You discover something new every day… I can’t tell you much about the actual story, other than it’s written by Ron Fortier, as well as it’s a prequel to the original blockbuster film. This new edition features a new cover painting by Ross as well as a foreword by Brandon Graham (Prophet). 136-page color softcover. offered in November.

Vertigo Visions: Frank Quitely

Vertigo Visions: Frank Quitely (Vertigo/DC Comics): as well as now for something a bit bit more modern. Frank Quitely (not his genuine name) draws whatever here, which is written by writer-folks like Neil Gaiman, grant Morrison, Warren Ellis, as well as others. includes Flinch #12, Heartthrobs #2, Gangland #1, The Invisibles #1, The Sandman: endless Nights, strange Adventures #1, Transmetropolitan #31, weird war Tales #3, as well as work from The huge books of Conspiracies, Death, Freaks, Hoaxes, bit Criminals, Losers, Martyrs, as well as Weirdos. Wouldn’t that last one be a fantastic legislation firm name? 144-page color hardcover for mature Readers.

Violent Cases

Violent situations (Dark Horse): A new hardcover reprinting this award-winning traditional early (1987) graphic book by Neil Gaiman as well as Dave McKean. It’s a story about stories. now with all-new colors as well as material by McKean. It was McKean’s very first published work in comics (which seems to be a sub-theme of the month) as well as was originally printed in black as well as white at 48 pages. Introductions by Alan Moore, Paul Gravett, as well as Gaiman. 64-page color hardcover.

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