Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the September 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 are joined by Siike Donnelly, Editor-in-Chief of OSSM Comics, to discuss their new line of books, including The Separators coming out this November. He joins us to discuss his work in independent comics, his experience working at a comic shop, and some of his favorite comic franchises. The panel also breaks down the exciting releases (scheduled to hit stores in November) 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 Sam Rhodes
Special guests: Siike Donnelly (OSSM Comics, Monomyth)
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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. 124, Batman Beyond Universe #16 by Kyle Higgins (W), Alec Siegel (W), and Thony Silas (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0293
Pg. 126, Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three #3 and #4 by Tom Taylor (W), Bruno Redondo (A), and Mike S. Miller (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0296
Pg. 126, Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three #4 by Tom Taylor (W), Bruno Redondo (A), and Tom Derenick (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0297
Pg. 138, The Kitchen #1 by Ollie Masters (W) and Ming Doyle (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0334
Marvel Comics
Marvel Pg. 12-13, Captain America & The Mighty Avengers #1 & 2 by Al Ewing (W) and Luke Ross (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0792
Marvel Pg. 35, Scarlet Spiders #1 by Michael Costa (W) and Paco Diaz (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0842
Marvel Pg. 58, Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #7 by Kaare Andrews (W/A) – Order Code: SEP14 0884
Dark Horse Comics
Pg. 34-35, Resurrectionists #1 by Fred Van Lente (W), Maurizio Rosenzweig (P), Moreno Dinisio (I/C), and Juan Doe (Cover) – Order Code: SEP14 0019
Pg. 48, Axe Cop: Bad Guy Earth #1 by Malachai Nicolle (W) and Ethan Nicolle (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0050
Pg. 51, HALO: Escalation #12 by Duffy Boudreau (W), Ricardo Sanchez (A), and Rob Lean (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0061
Pg. 52, Aliens: Fire and Stone #3 by Chris Roberson (W) and Patric Reynolds (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0063
Pg. 53, Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #2 by Christopher Sebela (W) and Ariel Olivetti (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0069
Pg. 54, Predator: Fire and Stone #2 by Joshua Williamson (W) and Chris Mooneyham (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0072
Pg. 55, Prometheus: Fire and Stone #3 by Paul Tobin (W) and Juan Ferreyra (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0077
IDW Publishing
Pg. 156, Transformers: Primacy #4 by Chris Metzen (W), Flint Dille (W), and Livio Ramondelli (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0386
Pg. 159, Angry Birds/Transformers #1 by John Barber (W), Marcelo Ferreira (A), and Livio Ramondelli (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0395
Pg. 169, Shadow Show #1 by Joe Hill (W), Jason Ciaramella (W), and Charles Paul Wilson III (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0431
Pg. 182, The Bigger Bang #1 by D.J. Kirkbride (W) and Vassilis Gogtzilas (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0487
Pg. 182, Amelia Cole and the Enemy Unleashed by Adam P. Knave (W), D.J. Kirkbride (W), and Nick Brokenshire (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0488
Pg. 184, Silent Hill Downpour: Anne’s Story #4 by Tom Waltz (W) and Tristan Jones (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0499
Image Comics
Pg. 192-195, ODYC #1 by Matt Fraction (W) and Christian Ward (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0533
Pg. 196-199, Tooth & Claw #1 by Kurt Busiek (W) and Ben Dewey (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0540
Pg. 200-203, Sinergy #1 by Michael Avon Oeming (W/A) and Taki Soma (W/A) – Order Code: SEP14 0544
Pg 216, Just the Tips HC by Matt Fraction (W) and Chip Zdarsky (W/A) – Order Code: SEP14 0590
Pg. 224, Wildfire, Vol. 1 TP by Matt Hawkins (W) and Linda Sejic (A) – Order Code: SEP14 0690
Pg. 240, A Voice in the Dark: Get Your Gun #3 by Larime Taylor (W/A) – Order Code: SEP14 0761
Archie Comics Publications
Pg. 260, Afterlife with Archie Volume 1: Escape From Riverdale TP by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa (W), Francesco Francavilla (A), and Jack Morelli (A) – Order Code: SEP14 1001
Pg. 263, Mega Man #43 by Ian Flynn (W) and Gary Martin (A) – Order Code: SEP14 1013
BOOM! Studios
Pg. 283, Deep State #1 by Justin Jordan (W) and Ariela Kristantina (A) – Order Code: SEP14 1117
Pg. 291, Mouse Guard: Baldwin the Brave and Other Tales HC by David Petersen (W/A) – Order Code: SEP14 1157
Pg. 295, Capture Creatures #1 by Frank Gibson (W) and Becky Dreistadt (A) – Order Code: SEP14 1165
Dynamite Entertainment
Pg. 308-309, Django/Zorro #1 by Quentin Tarantino (W), Matt Wagner (W), and Esteve Polls (A) – Order Code: SEP14 1235
Oni Press
Pg. 355, The Life After Vol. 1 by Joshua Hale Fialkov (W) and Gabo (A) – Order Code: SEP14 1510
OSSM Comics
Pg. 361, Separators #1 by Omar Spahi (W) and P.J. Catacutan (A) – Order Code: SEP14 1530
Collectibles
Pg. 71, The Legend of Korra: Naga Plush Doll – Order Code: SEP14 0128
Pg. 151, Death Ankh Necklace – Order Code: SEP14 0361
Pg. 466, Alien Facehugger Metal Bottle Opener – Order Code: SEP14 2250
Pg. 471, Sin City Merchandise
Pg. 475, Pacific Rim: Gipsy Danger – Order Code: SEP14 2274
Pg. 486, Star Trek: Klingon Bat’leth Prop Replica – Order Code: SEP14 2323
Pg. 490, DC Comics Batwoman Bishoujo Statue – Order Code: SEP14 2327
Pg. 491, Marvel Deadpool Marvel NOW ARTFX+ Statue – Order Code: SEP14 2328
Pg. 494-495, Attack on Titan Merchandise (Figures, Cozys, and Lava Lamps!)
Pg. 504, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Motoko Kusanagi Figma – Order Code: SEP14 2401
Pg. 511, Star Wars: Admiral Ackbar Talking Mini Plush Clip-On – Order Code: SEP14 2434
Games
Pg. 534, Pathfinder Adventure Path: Iron Gods Part 4: Valley of the Brain Collectors – Order Code: SEP14 2595
Pg. 534, Pathfinder Module: Daughters of Fury – Order Code: SEP14 2599
