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AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! [NOVEMBER] [IDW] SOLICITS ARE UP! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/a...as-begins-in-idws-november-2016-solicitations

With this gem of a solicit:

Atomic Robo and the Temple of Od #4 (of 5)
Brian Clevinger (w) • Scott Wegener (a & c)
Look if Trump just got elected, we’re all doomed. Not even an atomic robot, his trusty team of scientists, or odic warriors can help us now. We are done for. So drown your sorrows in this, what will be one of the last pieces of cultural ephemera created by mankind in this, the twilight hour.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

 

[Malyse]

The Rebirth issues should have been #0

Ain't that the truth. FFS DC.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! [NOVEMBER] [IDW] SOLICITS ARE UP! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/a...as-begins-in-idws-november-2016-solicitations

With this gem of a solicit:

Atomic Robo and the Temple of Od #4 (of 5)
Brian Clevinger (w) • Scott Wegener (a & c)
Look if Trump just got elected, we’re all doomed. Not even an atomic robot, his trusty team of scientists, or odic warriors can help us now. We are done for. So drown your sorrows in this, what will be one of the last pieces of cultural ephemera created by mankind in this, the twilight hour.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Brian Clevinger is awesome.

 

[whatsinaname]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! [NOVEMBER] [IDW] SOLICITS ARE UP! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/a...as-begins-in-idws-november-2016-solicitations

Hmm, tempting. But will be behind New Gods artists edition if I decide to pick one up. $75 is a pretty good price though.

Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four: Artist’s Edition HC—SPOTLIGHT

Stan Lee (w) • Jack Kirby (a & c)

Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four. World-shattering events, cosmic calamities, and Kirby Krackle—does it get any better?
Jack Kirby is the most important creator in the history of comics, and the Fantastic Four is one of his greatest achievements. First published in 1961, the adventures of Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, the Invisible Girl and the ever-loving Thing introduced a bold new era in comics. Kirby’s dynamic storytelling, coupled with Stan Lee’s poignant writing style, were unlike anything comic book readers had seen before—it literally ushered in THE MARVEL AGE OF COMICS!
Now, with the cooperation of the Jack Kirby Estate and under license from Marvel Comics, IDW is proud to present the first Jack Kirby Fantastic Four Artist’s Edition! Including Fantastic Four Annual #6, the 48-page groundbreaking story that featured the birth of Franklin Richards! Also presenting issues #82 and #83, guest starring the Inhumans–plus more stories and and a beautiful gallery section of some of Kirby’s most incredible pages, all scanned from the original art!

HC • BW • $75.00 net price item • 144 pages • 12” x 17” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-831-1
Advance solicited for January release!
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the King of Comics with IDW Publishing—Artist’s Edition style!

Colour version! Nice. Hope they release a HC sometime down the line.

Comic Book History of Comics #1 (of 6)—SPOTLIGHT

Fred Van Lente (w) • Ryan Dunlavey (a & c)

For the first time ever, the inspiring, infuriating, and utterly insane story of comics, graphic novels, and manga is presented in four-color glory! The award-winning Action Philosophers team of Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey turn their irreverent-but-accurate eye to the stories of Jack Kirby, R. Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, Alan Moore, Stan Lee, Will Eisner, Fredric Wertham, Roy Lichtenstein, Art Spiegelman, Herge, Osamu Tezuka – and more!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

 

[Farside]

is a different comic than



DC is confusing.

Ah, I see it now. Why not just have an issue #0?

The Rebirth issues should have been #0

EDIT: I'm late.

 

[Dan]

Ah, I see it now. Why not just have an issue #0?




EDIT: I'm late.

That would make too much sense. But it probably comes down to market research, showing #1s sell better than #0 issues.

 

[BKatastrophe]

New theory on Mr. Oz.

I don't know much about

Spoiler

pre-Flashpoint Supes, but that's an interesting theory. I'm sticking with Ozymandias and the assumption that he's going to try to use the Superman family to take out Dr. Manhattan. Also, the theory about depowered Clark Kent actually being Superboy Prime post-Infinite Crisis is one I immediately buy into.

That would make too much sense. But it probably comes down to market research, showing #1s sell better than #0 issues.

Then the Rebirth logo shouldn't be on the issues following. Or be somewhere else on the cover where it isn't confusing.

 

[LordOfLore]

That would make too much sense. But it probably comes down to market research, showing #1s sell better than #0 issues.

Marvel has come out and said this is why they're doing relaunches and renumberings. More people pick the book up if there's a big #1 on the cover(which is why the surviving ANAD books will have big "#1(of the new arc)" on the covers in NOW! 2.0).

#0 issue sales aren't as good as #1 unless they're free.

 

[Farside]

That would make too much sense. But it probably comes down to market research, showing #1s sell better than #0 issues.

Good point. And were zero issues a nineties thing?

Also, is there no HC for the Black Panther trade coming next week?

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Good point. And were zero issues a nineties thing?

Also, is there no HC for the Black Panther trade coming next week?

Don't think one's been announced. You usually need about 10-12 issues for a Marvel OHC though, so if they were to do one it would be a way off yet.

 

[Aceun]

Marvel has come out and said this is why they're doing relaunches and renumberings. More people pick the book up if there's a big #1 on the cover(which is why the surviving ANAD books will have big "#1(of the new arc)" on the covers in NOW! 2.0).

#0 issue sales aren't as good as #1 unless they're free.

I find this to be so incredibly perplexing. It really just feels like Marvel wants to have their cake and eat it too. Curious to see how the experiment goes.

 

[Malyse]

Then the Rebirth logo shouldn't be on the issues following. Or be somewhere else on the cover where it isn't confusing.

Other than the art, the difference is where the word "Rebirth" is placed. One is "Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Rebirth" the other is "DC Universe Rebirth Batgirl and the Birds of Prey". Who thought that was a good idea? And can I have their job, cause I 100% won't fuck it up this badly.

Marvel has come out and said this is why they're doing relaunches and renumberings. More people pick the book up if there's a big #1 on the cover(which is why the surviving ANAD books will have big "#1(of the new arc)" on the covers in NOW! 2.0).

#0 issue sales aren't as good as #1 unless they're free.

This is just as stupid. If you want a new #1, change the goddamn title to something else. It's doesn't even have to be complicated: Radioactive Spider-Gwen. Mighty Thor.

 

[Farside]

You usually need about 10-12 issues for a Marvel OHC though, so if they were to do one it would be a way off yet.

Hmm... Doctor Strange's new run had a HC release of 5 issues. Probably movie hype tax?

 

[Donniewahlberg]

About to watch batman vs superman for the first time, going to go balls deep and do the 3hr version, hope this is good/if I don't survive this, I loved you all. Even rafa, whatever happened to him and his liefeld loving ass.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Hmm... Doctor Strange's new run had a HC release of 5 issues. Probably movie hype tax?

I didn't know this existed until you posted this - it's not available here in the UK.

It's quite uncommon from what I've seen, though it's a standard hardcover not an OHC. I think Black Panther will definitely get one what with Coates saying the first 'season' of the comic is the first twelve issues.

 

[Dan]

Marvel has come out and said this is why they're doing relaunches and renumberings. More people pick the book up if there's a big #1 on the cover(which is why the surviving ANAD books will have big "#1(of the new arc)" on the covers in NOW! 2.0).

#0 issue sales aren't as good as #1 unless they're free.

Oh yeah, I have no doubt #1s sell better than #54 or whatever, but I assume the same works for #0. Zero probably connotes optional prelude to a lot of people, while #1 screams being the start of something. No doubts whatsoever about why Marvel relaunches its books on a practically yearly basis.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

Haha bat origin already! At least they got it out the way up front

 

[tim1138]

New theory on Mr. Oz.

I don't know much about

Spoiler

pre-Flashpoint Supes, but that's an interesting theory. I'm sticking with Ozymandias and the assumption that he's going to try to use the Superman family to take out Dr. Manhattan. Also, the theory about depowered Clark Kent actually being Superboy Prime post-Infinite Crisis is one I immediately buy into.

I'm not reading either Superman or Action but I'm interested in seeing who Mr Oz turns out to be. When Johns introduced him back in his short Superman run, he rooted for Superman in his fight with Klerik when Ulysses showed up, but then he also was working with the Machinist to test Superman. I don't think he's gonna be

Spoiler

Ozymandias

, just because that seems way too obvious.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Lake of Fire #1 - A fun little version of Aliens set in medieval times. The art reminds me a little bit of The Sixth Gun in that it's a little more cartoony than the overall tone of the book. Dialogue can be a little stiff a times but it's fine overall. Way better debut than Horizon or The Hunt IMO. Looking forward to the next one.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Haha bat origin already! At least they got it out the way up front

"The bats took me into the light...a beautiful lie."

I like that bit.

 

[echoshifting]

Lake of Fire #1 - A fun little version of Aliens set in medieval times. The art reminds me a little bit of The Sixth Gun in that it's a little more cartoony than the overall tone of the book. Dialogue can be a little stiff a times but it's fine overall. Way better debut than Horizon or The Hunt IMO. Looking forward to the next one.

Oooh I skipped this but I think I'll circle back and grab it after all

 

[LordOfLore]

Oh yeah, I have no doubt #1s sell better than #54 or whatever, but I assume the same works for #0. Zero probably connotes optional prelude to a lot of people, while #1 screams being the start of something. No doubts whatsoever about why Marvel relaunches its books on a practically yearly basis.

Funny enough the pre-ANAD volumes of Spider-Gwen etc now are Volume 0 and I've seen people asking shops like Big Bang and sites like CMX if it's good to "skip the pre-origin volumes and start with 1". Luckily there are reading guides.

 

[tim1138]

Oooh I skipped this but I think I'll circle back and grab it after all

It was my favorite book this week.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

I find this to be so incredibly perplexing. It really just feels like Marvel wants to have their cake and eat it too. Curious to see how the experiment goes.

They did this during one of the last Marvel Nows. Don't know if it made a difference but I think they realize people are getting sick of annual relaunches.

 

[echoshifting]

It was my favorite book this week.

Okay now I'm really excited

Edit: slow download, must be enormous

 

[Farside]

About to watch batman vs superman for the first time, going to go balls deep and do the 3hr version, hope this is good/if I don't survive this, I loved you all. Even rafa, whatever happened to him and his liefeld loving ass.

It's not a bad film. Though there are some issues with it.

I didn't know this existed until you posted this - it's not available here in the UK.

It's quite uncommon from what I've seen, though it's a standard hardcover not an OHC. I think Black Panther will definitely get one what with Coates saying the first 'season' of the comic is the first twelve issues.

Yeah, the Strange hardcover is just a trade with boards, if that makes sense. The second arc is getting the HC treatment, too.

 

[Serpentine]

Omega Men was dope in the end, right? it's half off on IST this week and i'm thinking about placing an order

 

[Donniewahlberg]

"The bats took me into the light...a beautiful lie."

I like that bit.

It's not a bad film. Though there are some issues with it.
.

I'm feeling positive going in. Hey! there's jimm- wait, nvm

 

[BKatastrophe]

Question: How was All-New Invaders? Any good? It's piqued my curiosity.

Marvel has come out and said this is why they're doing relaunches and renumberings. More people pick the book up if there's a big #1 on the cover(which is why the surviving ANAD books will have big "#1(of the new arc)" on the covers in NOW! 2.0).

#0 issue sales aren't as good as #1 unless they're free.

At the very least, the trades should continue numbering. Like, the Ms. Marvel trade following #4 should just be #5 even though the individual issues were re-numbered.

 

[Malyse]

ComicsAlliance opinion piece: "Why Hasn’t There Been An ‘Avengers Academy’ Comic Adaptation Yet?"

My opinion? I'd rather they do a animated series even if Marvel aren't good at them nowadays.

Spoiler

 

[tim1138]

Okay now I'm really excited

Edit: slow download, must be enormous

Double size first issue with no ads, it was like 48 pages long.

Omega Men was dope in the end, right? it's half off on IST this week and i'm thinking about placing an order

Definitely

 

[Poodlestrike]

Omega Men was dope in the end, right? it's half off on IST this week and i'm thinking about placing an order

Omega Men had prooooobably the strongest ending I've seen in a comic? Made great use of the medium as well as putting a great spin on the story.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

Omega Men had prooooobably the strongest ending I've seen in a comic

What, ever??? That good, huh. Wow. I knew people really liked the book.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

The fact I read a Valiant book just made Lunchpod's day.

It really did <3

 

[Poodlestrike]

What, ever??? That good, huh. Wow. I knew people really liked the book.

It's up there for sure. Doom Patrol tier.

 

[Sandfox]

I find this to be so incredibly perplexing. It really just feels like Marvel wants to have their cake and eat it too. Curious to see how the experiment goes.

They did it with the original Marvel Now.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

I am watching the original Blob movie right now and its funny how Raimi adapted the arrival of the Symbiote on earth from this movie

And its funny how they want to sell us an ass-old Steve McQueen as an teenager

 

[LordOfLore]

Omega Men was dope in the end, right? it's half off on IST this week and i'm thinking about placing an order

Double size first issue with no ads, it was like 48 pages long.



Definitely

Omega Men had prooooobably the strongest ending I've seen in a comic? Made great use of the medium as well as putting a great spin on the story.

What, ever??? That good, huh. Wow. I knew people really liked the book.

It's up there for sure. Doom Patrol tier.

It was so good that I'm probably making a thread tomorrow to promote the launch of the collection. If anyone has links to reviews(aside from The Onion and AV Club)I'll gladly feature them in it. If they're your own I'll quote them if you want.

 

[El Topo]

I know I'm late on this, but man, the ending of WicDiv #22 is fantastic. I can't wait to see where it goes.

What do we do now?

Spoiler

...whatever we want.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

It's up there for sure. Doom Patrol tier.

Well. Haha. I'm not sure what to say to that. Guess I'm going to have to buy it and find out! That is a super strong recommendation to me, very interesting. I was looking at the trade yesterday, £10 for a big thick book as well, hard to say no.

It was so good that I'm probably making a thread tomorrow to promote the launch of the collection. If anyone has links to reviews(aside from The Onion and AV Club)I'll gladly feature them in it.

Wow. I am literally waiting for someone to come along and argue this with you guys. I very much have followed the buzz around the book and the good reviews, but I did not think people meant medium defining.

 

[Sandfox]

I don't get the hate for AN-X-Men despite having issues with the book myself lol.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Spider-Verse was fun big time

The main book was fun, espescially with all these creative Spider-Men and -Women. The real jewels are the tie-ins, my most favorite was the one set in Stan Lees Newspaper Strip. Even when I dont like what Slott has made with Morlun, I liked him more when he just hunted random animal totems and wasnt a multiversehopping vampire, I really love how much apprecipation Slott always shows for Stracynzkis Run. Loved to see Ezekiel again.
Also the art was amazing. Loved it so much.

Kaine has not shown up yet again?

Still have the Spider-Woman and Scarlet Spiders books to read, will write about these in the following days.

 

[LordOfLore]

Spider-Verse was fun big time

The main book was fun, espescially with all these creative Spider-Men and -Women. The real jewels are the tie-ins, my most favorite was the one set in Stan Lees Newspaper Strip. Even when I dont like what Slott has made with Morlun, I liked him more when he just hunted random animal totems and wasnt a multiversehopping vampire, I really love how much apprecipation Slott always shows for Stracynzkis Run. Loved to see Ezekiel again.
Also the art was amazing. Loved it so much.

Kaine has not shown up yet again?

Still have the Spider-Woman and Scarlet Spiders books to read, will write about these in the following days.

Kaine's showing up again going by the latest solicits.

 

[Owzers]

The Band Perry's new song "Comeback Kid" is really good, practically comic-tier.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Typical MU six months behind caveat, but I love Silk's book, pre and post SW. There are too many Spider people right now, and eventually I know they'll be culled, but Silk cannot be one of them. Love the writing, love the art.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Typical MU six months behind caveat, but I love Silk's book, pre and post SW. There are too many Spider people right now, and eventually I know they'll be culled, but Silk cannot be one of them. Love the writing, love the art.

Miguel is at least back in the never ending year of 2099 so they are getting pulled apart.
I hope a couple of Spiders getting killed in the Clone Event. Its far to overcrowded right now, 616-New York should be overfilled with webs right now.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Yeah, that's kind of the problem... I like Miguel, Miles and Gwen, too.

Peter
Miguel
Miles
Gwen
Silk

...that's too many, but I like all their books right now, and I don't really want to see any of them end.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

...that's too many, but I like all their books right now, and I don't really want to see any of them end.

Also, everyone of the fills a gap.

Gwen is the book that is for the female readers, Silks seem to be the female book that is actually good, Miles wont go because he is popular, the only one I dont know where to put is Miguel. But I have the feeling that his return to 2099 is a last effort to get some books sold.


Also, there is the Venom book. Yet another Spider.

 

[LordOfLore]

Just struck me why I though this cover reminded me of something:

 

[Brian Fellows]

Also, everyone of the fills a gap.

Gwen is the book that is for the female readers, Silks seem to be the female book that is actually good, Miles wont go because he is popular, the only one I dont know where to put is Miguel. But I have the feeling that his return to 2099 is a last effort to get some books sold.


Also, there is the Venom book. Yet another Spider.

Does Jessica not count as a Spider-Person?

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Does Jessica not count as a Spider-Person?

I never really considered her part of the Spider Family. I know she's technically part of it now but it just didn't feel right.