Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the June 2014 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 this month’s focus on comics for kids. In addition, we are joined by Morgan Perry and James Buckmaster, employees of Emerald Knights Comics and Games in Burbank, CA. They join us to discuss their newly launched podcast, The EK Hydra, and all of the great summer events planned at their store. The special panel also breaks down the exciting releases (scheduled to hit stores in August) 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, Scott Rubin, and Sam Rhodes
Special guests: Vince Brusio (PREVIEWSworld Editor, Diamond Comic Distribution, Inc.), Morgan Perry (Emerald Knights), and James Buckmaster (Emerald Knights)
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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. 80-81, The Multiversity #1 by Grant Morrison (W) and Ivan Reis (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0145
Pg. 119, Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #1 by Gail Simone (W), Amanda Deibert (W), Ethan Van Sciver (A), and Cat Staggs (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0247
Marvel Comics
Marvel Pg. 12-13, Guardians of the Galaxy #18 by Brian Michael Bendis (W) and Ed McGuinness (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0622
Dark Horse Comics
Pg. 34, Dark Horse Presents #1 by Various – Order Code: JUN14 0010
Pg. 35, Blacksad: Amarillo HC by Juan Diaz Canales (W) and Juanjo Guarnido (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0012
Pg. 51, Pop #1 by Curt Pires (W) and Jason Copland (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0041
Pg. 57, Misfits of Avalon Volume 1: The Queen of Air and Delinquency TP by Kel McDonald (W/A) – Order Code: JUN14 0052
IDW Publishing
Pg. 156-157, Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland #1 by Eric Shanower (W) and Gabriel Rodriguez (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0339
Pg. 161, Silent Hill: Downpour #1 by Tom Waltz (W) and Tristan Jones (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0347
Pg. 163, Godzilla: Cataclysm #1 by Cullen Bunn (W) and Dave Wachter (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0360
Pg. 165, Judge Dredd: Anderson, Psi-Division #1 by Matt Smith (W) and Carl Critchlow (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0369
Image Comics
Pg. 192-195, The Fade Out #1 by Ed Brubaker (W), Sean Phillips (A), and Elizabeth Breitweiser (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0463
Pg. 196-199, Imperial #1 by Steven T. Seagle (W) and Marc Dos Santos (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0469
Pg. 208-209, Wayward #1 by Jim Zub (W), Steve Cummings (A), and John Rauch (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0487-0490 (Variant Covers)
Action Lab Entertainment
Pg. 249, Hero Cats #1 by Kyle Puttkammer (W) and Marcus Williams (A) – Order Code: JUN14
BOOM! Studios
Pg. 284-285, Hexed #1 by Michael Alan Nelson (W) and Dan Mora (A) – Order Code: JUN14 0934
Cosmic Times
Pg. 303, Giant Robot Warrior Maintenance Crew #1 by Nate Hill (W) and Mervyn McKoy (A) – Order Code: JUN14
Hermes Press
Pg. 350, Sparrow and Crowe: The Demoniac of Los Angeles TP by David Accampo (W), Jeremy Rogers (W), and Jared Souza (A) – Order Code: JUN14 1292
Collectibles
Pg. 58, The Art of the Venture Bros. HC – Order Code: JUN14 0053
Pg. 76, Marvel Classic Characters: X-Men 94 #6: Banshee – Order Code: JUN14 0086
Pg. 146, Batman Animated Series: Batman (Order Code: JUN14 0313), Mr. Freeze (Order Code: JUN14 0314), Two-Face (Order Code: JUN14 0315), and Catwoman (Order Code: JUN14 0316) Action Figures
Pg. 147, Batman 75th Anniversary Action Figure 4-Pack Set 2 – Order Code: JUN14 0317
Pg. 148, DC Comics Super-Villains Harley Quinn Second Edition Bust – Order Code: JUN14 0318
Pg. 148, Batman: Black & White Batman by Michael Turner Statue – Order Code: JUN14 0319
Pg. 149, Superman: The Man of Steel Superman The Animated Series Statue – Order Code: JUN14 0320
Pg. 149, DC Comics – The New 52 Stargirl (Order Code: JUN14 0321) & Hawkman (Order Code: JUN14 0322) Action Figures
Pg. 150, Batman: Arkham Asylum Poison Ivy Statue – Order Code: JUN14 0323
Pg. 150, DC Comics Bombshells Zatanna Statute – Order Code: JUN14 0324
Pg. 151, DC Universe Animated Movies Justice League War: Cyborg Action Figure – Order Code: JUN14 0325
Pg. 151, DC Universe Animated Movies Son of Batman: Batman (Order Code: JUN14 0326), Deathstroke (Order Code: JUN14 0327), Nightwing (Order Code: JUN14 0328), and Robin (Order Code: JUN14 0329)
Pg. 152, Vertigo iZombie Statute – Order Code: JUN14 0330
Pg. 152, 1:1 Scale Red Power Battery and Ring Prop Replica – Order Code: JUN14 0331
Pg. 416, DC Kids Books
Pg. 424, DC Chess – Black King Ultraman (Order Code: JUN14 1682) and Black Pawn Starfire (Order Code: JUN14 1683)
Pg. 424, Star Trek The Official Starships Collection – Romulan Bird-of-Prey 2152 (Order Code: JUN14 1684) and Maquis Raider (Order Code: JUN14 1685)
Pg. 425, Marvel Chess Collection – Black Pawn Absorbing Man (Order Code: JUN14 1686) and Black Knight Doctor Octopus (Order Code: JUN14 1687)
Pg. 436, Army of Darkness S-Mart Work Shirt – Order Code: JUN14 1751-1755 (Different Sizes)
Pg. 438, Graphitti Designs Bombshell: Zatanna T-Shirt – Order Code: JUN14 1757-1761 (Different Sizes)
Pg. 438, Graphitti Designs Bombshell: Hawkgirl T-Shirt – Order Code: JUN14 1762-1766 (Different Sizes)
Pg. 443, We Love Fine Transformers DJ Blaster T-Shirt (Order Code: JUN14 1901-1905) and DJ Transformers Soundwave T-Shirt (Order Code: JUN14 1906-1910)
Pg. 453, Marvel Minimates Zombie Villains Series 2 Box Set – Order Code: JUN14 2082
Pg. 455, Pathfinder Minimates Series 1 Box Set – Order Code: JUN14 2089
Pg. 455, Star Trek 3 U.S.S. Excelsior NX-2000 Electronic Starship – Order Code: JUN14 2090
Pg. 460-463, Marvel 75 Years Collection: Action Figures, Keychains, Nesting Dolls, Pint Glasses, Mugs, etc.
Pg. 476-477, Titanfall Shirts, Mugs, K’Nex, Keychains, and other Collectibles
Pg. 486, Kotobukiya DC Comics Green Arrow New 52 ARTFX+ Statute – Order Code: JUN14 2289
Pg. 486, Kotobukiya Halo 4 Master Chief ARTFX+ Statute – Order Code: JUN14 2290
Pg. 487, Kotobukiya Attack on Titan Eren Yaeger ARTFXJ Statute – Order Code: JUN14 2291
Pg. 487, Kotobukiya Freddy vs. Jason Jason Voorhees Bishoujo Statute – Order Code: JUN14 2292
Pg. 498, Doctor Who Figure Collection: Cyberman Invasion (Order Code: JUN14 2349), Heavenly Host (Order Code: JUN14 2350), and Zygon (Order Code: JUN14 2351)
Pg. 510, Game of Thrones: Tyrion Lannister 1:6-Scale Figure – Order Code: JUN14 2428
Pg. 522, Funko Pop! Buffy the Vampire Slayer Vinyl Figures: Buffy Summers (Order Code: JUN14 2492), Willow Rosenberg (Order Code: JUN14 2493), Angel (Order Code: JUN14 2494), The Gentlemen (Order Code: JUN14 2495), Oz (Order Code: JUN14 2496), and Spike (Order Code: JUN14 2497)
Pg. 524-528, Halloween Costumes
Games
Pg. 534, DC Deck-Building Game Set 3: Forever Evil – Order Code: JUN14 2618
Pg. 536, Star Wars: X-Wing – Rebel Aces Expansion Pack – Order Code: JUN14 2627
Pg. 539, DC Heroclix: War of Light – Alternate Lantern Pack – Order Code: JUN14 2653
Pg. 540, Marvel Dice Masters: Uncanny X-Men Booster Foil Packs (Order Code: JUN14 2654) and Starter Set (Order Code: JUN14 2655)
Pg. 540, Marvel Heroclix: Guardians of the Galaxy (Comic) – Order Code: JUN14 2656
