Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the August 2013 issue of PREVIEWS magazine from Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., Fanboy Comics’ panel examines the upcoming comics, graphic novels, and other merchandise that will be available in stores nationwide and explains the importance of pre-ordering and its effect on the comic book industry as a whole.
Are you unfamiliar with PREVIEWS or the pre-order process used by comic book stores? Please see our helpful guide below to better understand what PREVIEWS is and how it can best be used to find the comics, graphic novels, and merchandise that will be on sale in the comic months.
In this month’s episode, we chat with PREVIEWSworld Editor Vince Brusio about the great, new interviews they have available on PREVIEWSworld following San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel’s new Share Your Universe program to create more comics for kids, and some of his favorite books in this month’s PREVIEWS catalog. We are also joined by Amy Dallen, the host of Geek & Sundry’s ‘Talking Comics’ Vlog, who also works at one of the best comics retailers in the country, House of Secrets in Burbank, CA. The Fanboy Comics panel breaks down the exciting releases (scheduled to hit stores in October) from a variety of publishers and manufacturers, including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Image, Archaia, BOOM! Studios, DC Collectibles, NECA, and more!
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Cast members: Jason Enright, Kristine Chester, and Scott Rubin
Special guests: Vince Brusio (PREVIEWSworld Editor, Diamond Comic Distribution, Inc.) and Amy Dallen (House of Secrets)
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A Helpful Guide to PREVIEWS (Courtesy of the Diamond Comic Distribution website):
PREVIEWS is Diamond’s monthly mag-a-log (catalog and magazine) of comic books, graphic novels and other pop culture merchandise which is on sale every month in comic book shops nationwide. Each month, PREVIEWS includes listings for almost every comic book scheduled to be on sale, approximately two months in the future. You’ll find complete descriptions of each upcoming issue, how much they will cost, thier format and other points of interest. PREVIEWS also provides information on other merchandise, too, including toys, books, games, videos and much more.
How can I buy the merchandise featured in Previews?
You can order any item you see in PREVIEWS! Every item is available from your local shop and will be in their store beginning in approximately two months time. You can go to your local comic book specialty store and request a copy of the Customer Order Form when you buy the printed PREVIEWS catalog — the store will pre-order the item(s) just for you! In addition, many shops operate a “Pull and Hold” subscription service whereby they will regularly order your monthly comic books and hold them for you to pick up later. Check with your local comics shop for more details!
If you would like to find a comic shop in your area, please visit the Comic Shop Locator Service online. You’ll be provided with contact information for comic shops in your area.
How can I find a comic book shop near me?
Diamond operates the Comic Shop Locator Service (CSLS) website, an innovative tool that allows consumers to find comic book shops in their area
Comicshoplocator.com allows users to enter their ZIP code into a graphical interface, which then rewards them with detailed information on the stores closest to their location.
Fans can also dial the toll-free number — (888) COMIC-BOOK (266-4226) — and enter their ZIP code into the CSLS’s touch-tone interface to receive information on shops nearby
A Helpful Guide to This Month’s Episode
Are you interested in finding the comic books, graphic novels, and merchandise discussed on this month’s podcast? Please refer to the notes below to find the items in which you are interested, listed by publisher.
DC Comics
Pg. 92 Justice League 3000 #1 by Keith Giffen (W), J.M. DeMatteis (W) and Kevin Maguire (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0185
Pg. 138 DCE Essentials: Batman #1 by Scott Snyder (W), Greg Capullo (A), and Jonathan Glapion (A) – OrderCode: AUG13 0310
Pg. 138 DCE Essentials: Wonder Woman #1 by Brian Azzarello (W), and Cliff Chiang (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0311
Pg. 138 DCE Essentials: The Sandman #1 by Neil Gaiman (W), Sam Kieth (A), and Mike Dringenberg (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0312
Pg. 138 DCE Essentials: V for Vendetta #1 by Alan Moore (W) and David Lloyd (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0313
Pg. 142 The Sandman: Overture #1 by Neil Gaiman (W) and J.H. Williams III (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0325
Pg. 144 Coffin Hill #1 by Caitlin Kittredge (W) and Inaki Miranda (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0330
Marvel Comics
Marvel Pg. 2-3 Marvel Universe Avengers Assemble #1 Adapted by Joe Caramagna – Order Code AUG13 0730
Marvel Pg. 4 Hulk: Agents of S.M.A.S.H. #1 Adapted by Joe Caramagna – Order Code AUG13 0733
Marvel Pg. 5 Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man #19 Adapted by Joe Caramagna – Order Code AUG13 0734
Marvel Pg. 41 Marvel: Now What?! #1 by Various – Order Code: AUG13 0797
Marvel Pg. 44-45 All-New X-Men Special #1 by Michael Costa (W) and Kris Anka (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0802
Marvel Pg. 46 Indestructible Hulk Special #1 by Michael Costa (W) and Jake Wyatt (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0804
Marvel Pg. 47 Superior Spider-Man Team-Up Special #1 by Michael Costa (W) and Michael Dialynas (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0806
Marvel Pg. 63 All-New X-Men #17 by Brian Michael Bendis (W) and Stuart Immonen (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0836
Marvel Pg. 64 X-Men #6 by Brian Wood (W) and David Lopez (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0839
Marvel Pg. 65 Uncanny X-Men #13 by Brian Michael Bendis (W) and Christopher Bachalo (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0841
Marvel Pg. 66 Wolverine & The X-Men #37 by Jason Aaron (W) and Giuseppe Camuncoli (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0843
Marvel Pg. 67 X-Men: Battle of the Atom #2 by Jason Aaron (W) and Esad Ribic (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0845
Dark Horse
Pg. 36 The Shaolin Cowboy #1 by Geof Darrow (W/A) – Order Code: AUG13 0049
Pg. 41 Bloodhound: Crowbar Medicine #1 by Dan Jolley (W) and Leonard Kirk (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0054
Pg. 54 Elfquest Special: The Final Quest by Wendy Pini (W/A) and Richard Pini (W/A) – Order Code: AUG13 0077
Pg. 67 Grindhouse: Doors Open At Midnight #1 by Alex de Campi (W) and Chris Peterson (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0097
IDW Publishing
Pg. 158 Samurai Jack #1 by Jim Zub (W) and Andy Suriano (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0368
Pg. 166 Locke & Key Alpha #2 by Joe Hill (W) and Gabriel Rodriguez (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0398-0407 (Variant Covers)
Pg. 170 Star Trek: Khan #1 by Mike Johnson (W) and Claudia Balboni (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0425
Image Comics
Pg. 188-191 Pretty Deadly #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick (W), Emma Rios (A), and Jordie Bellaire (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0504
Pg. 192-196 Velvet #1 by Ed Brubaker (W), Steve Epting (A), and Elizabeth Breitweiser (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0505
Pg. 200-201 Rocket Girl #1 by Brandon Montclare (W) and Amy Reeder (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0571
Pg. 202-203 Three #1 by Kieron Gillen (W), Ryan Kelly (A), and Jordie Bellaire (A) – Order Code: AUG13 0573
Other Publishers
Aspen Mlt Inc.: Pg. 260 Trish Out of Water #1 by Vince Hernandez (W) and Giuseppe Cafaro (A) – Order Code: AUG13 1009
Arsenal Pulp Press: Pg. 272 Blue Angel by Julie Maroh (W/A) – Order Code: AUG13 1086
Art of Fiction: Pg. 272 All Crime Comics #2 by Erik Warfield (W), Paul Grimshaw (W), Steve Gordon (A), and Gibson Quarter (A) – Order Code: AUG13 1087
:01 First Second: Pg. 320 Battling Boy Vol. 01 by Paul Pope (W/A) – Order Code: AUG13 1327
Oni Press: Pg. 334 Letter 44 #1 by Charles Soule (W) and Alberto Albuquerque (A) – Order Code: AUG13 1388
Collectibles and Games
Pg. 77 Marvel Classic Character: X-Men #6: Magneto – Order Code: AUG13 0115
Pg. 79 Powers: Retro Girl Statue – Order Code: AUG13 0125
Pg. 79 Powers: Figure Set – Order Code: AUG13 0126
Pg. 153 DC Comics Bombshells Batgirl Statue – Order Code: AUG13 0363
Pg. 154 Batman Black & White Earth 2 Batman Statue – Order Code: AUG13 0364
Pg. 155 Batman: Arkham City Catwoman Statue – Order Code: AUG13 0365
Pg. 377 Transformers Pop-Up Universe (Ad, No Order Code)
Pg. 378 My Little Pony: Mini Pony Collector’s Guide by Miranda Skeffington (W/A) – Order Code: AUG13 1583
Pg. 394 DC Chess Collection: Power Girl White Pawn – Order Code: AUG13 1691
Pg. 394 DC Chess Collection: Darkseid Black Rook – Order Code: AUG13 1692
Pg. 395 Star Trek The Official Starships Collection #01 USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D – Order Code: AUG13 1693
Pg. 395 Star Trek The Official Starships Collection #02 USS Enterprise NCC-1701 – Order Code: AUG13 1694
Pg. 395 Star Trek The Official Starships Collection #03 Klingon Bird-Of-Prey – Order Code: AUG13 1695
Pg. 395 Star Trek The Official Starships Collection #04 Enterprise NX-01 – Order Code: AUG13 1696
Pg. 404 DC Comics: The Women of Legend Trading Cards Box Set – Order Code: AUG13 1738
Pg. 425 Marvel Minimates Marvel Zombies Villains Box Set – Order Code: AUG13 2035
Pg. 426 Marvel NOW! Minimates Thunderbolts Box Set – Order Code: AUG13 2037
Pg. 430 Robotech VF-1J Rick Hunter Plush – Order Code: AUG13 2049
Pg. 430 Robotech VF-1J Max Sterling Plush – Order Code: AUG13 2050
Pg. 430 Robotech VF-1S Roy Fokker Plush – Order Code: AUG13 2051
Pg. 448 Astonishing Wolverine Statue – Order Code: AUG13 2131
Pg. 450 Green Goblin Museum Statute – Order Code: AUG13 2132
Pg. 459 DC Comics Black Adam New 52 Version – Order Code: AUG13 2156
Pg. 464 Doctor Who: The 11th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver – Order Code: AUG13 2185
Pg. 464 Doctor Who: The 10th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver – Order Code: AUG13 2186
Pg. 464 Doctor Who Character Building Mini Figures Wave One – Order Code: AUG13 2187
Pg. 464 Doctor Who Character Building: TARDIS Console Room Set – Order Code: AUG13 2188
Pg. 464 Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Flashlight – Order Code: AUG13 2189
Pg. 464 Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Flashlight – Order Code: AUG13 2190
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: The Journal of Impossible Things Set – Order Code: AUG13 2191
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: Vortex Manipulator & Sonic Screwdriver Set – Order Code: AUG13 2192
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: The Master’s Laser Screwdriver – Order Code: AUG13 2193
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: Future Sonic Screwdriver – Order Code: AUG13 2194
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: Flight Controlled TARDIS Remote Control Model – Order Code: AUG13 2195
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: Not Another Dalek iPhone 5 Case – Order Code: AUG13 2196
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: Dalek Projector Alarm Clock – Order Code: AUG13 2197
Pg. 465 Doctor Who: Electronic TARDIS Money Bank – Order Code: AUG13 2198
Pg. 466 Doctor Who Masterpiece Collection: The Eleventh Doctor Maxi Bust – Order Code: AUG13 2199
Pg. 466 Doctor Who Masterpiece Collection: The Tenth Doctor Maxi Bust – Order Code: AUG13 2200
Pg. 494 Archer: Welcome to Whore Island Beach Towel – Order Code: AUG13 2410
Pg. 503 Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG: Beyond the Rim Adventure Module – Order Code: AUG13 2475
Pg. 505 Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 4 – Order Code: AUG13 2501
