Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the February 2015 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 coming months.
In this month’s episode, we chat with PREVIEWSworld Editor Vince Brusio about PREVIEWS Magazine’s special articles for Black History Month. In addition, we are joined by Lion Forge Comics Senior Editor Shannon Eric Denton to discuss their new partnership with IDW to release print versions of their popular digital comics, as well as their new series, Miami Vice: Remix. The panel also breaks down the exciting releases (scheduled to hit stores in April) 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 Bryant Dillon
Special guests: Vince Brusio (PREVIEWSworld Editor, Diamond Comic Distribution, Inc.) and Shannon Eric Denton (Lion Forge Comics Senior Editor)
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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. 82-123, Convergence
Pg. 82-83, Convergence #1-#4 by Jeff King (W), Scott Lobdell (W), Carlo Pagulayan (A), Jason Paz (A), and Stephen Segovia (A) – Order Codes: FEB15 0137, 0142, 0146, 0150
Marvel Comics
Marvel Pg. 6-7, Kanan – The Last Padawan #1 by Greg Weisman (W) and Pepe Larraz (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0675
Marvel Pg. 39, Guardians Team-Up #4 by John Layman (W) and Otto Schmidt (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0751
Marvel Pg. 92, Spider-Verse HC by Various – Order Code: FEB15 0845
Dark Horse Comics
Pg. 40-41, Rebels #1 by Brian Wood (W) and Andrea Mutti (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0008
IDW Publishing
Pg. 160-161, My Little Pony: FIENDship is Magic – Order Codes: FEB15 0313, 0317, 0319, 0321, 0323
Pg. 167, The Infinite Loop #1 by Pierrick Colinet (W) and Elsa Charretier (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0348
Pg. 172, Miami Vice: Remix #2 by Joe Casey (W) and Jim Mahfood (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0372
Pg. 175, Transformers #40 – Combiner Wars by John Barber (W) and Livio Ramondelli (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0395
Pg. 175, Transformers: Windblade #2 – Combiner Wars by Mairghread Scott (W) and Livio Ramondelli (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0398
Image Comics
Pg. 202-205, Kaptara #1 by Chip Zdarsky (W) and Kagan McLeod (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0480
Pg. 206-209, No Mercy #1 by Alex de Campi (W) and Carla Speed McNeil (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0483
Alterna Comics
Pg. 262, Fubar: Mother Russia #1 by Jeff McComsey (W/A) – Order Code: FEB15 0907
Archie Comic Publications
Pg. 268, The Shield #1 by Adam Christopher (W), Chuck Wendig (W), David Williams (A), and Gary Martin (A) – Order Code: FEB15 0951
BOOM! Studios
Pg. 309, Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game Box Set Second Edition by Luke Crane (W) and David Petersen (W/A) – Order Code: FEB15 1158
Pg. 309, Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game HC Second Edition – Order Code: FEB15 1159
Dynamite Entertainment
Pg. 331, Reanimator #1 by Keith Davidsen (W) and Randy Valiente (A) – Order Code: FEB15 1247
Dover Publications
Pg. 349, Sam Glanzman: A Sailor’s Story GN by Sam Glanzman (W/A) – Order Code: FEB15 1370
Oni Press
Pg. 372, Kaijumax #1 by Zander Cannon (W/A) – Order Code: FEB15 1522
Collectibles
Pg. 79, Game of Thrones: Daenerys & Drogon Statue – Order Code: FEB15 0119
Pg. 151, Batman Animated Series: Roxy Rocket Deluxe Action Figure – Order Code: FEB15 0295
Pg. 152, DC Comics Designer Action Figures by Jae Lee Series 1 – Superman (Order Code: FEB15 0296), Batman (Order Code: FEB15 0297), Wonder Woman (Order Code: FEB15 0298), and Catwoman (Order Code: FEB15 0299)
Pg. 153, DC Comics Icons Green Lantern Hal Jordan Statue – Order Code: FEB15 0300
Pg. 153, DC Comics Bombshells Lois Lane Statue – Order Code: FEB15 0301
Pg. 154, Batman: Black and White Batman by Bryant Hitch Statute – Order Code: FEB15 0302
Pg. 154, Batman: Black and White Batgirl by Cameron Stewart and Babs Tarr Statue – Order Code: FEB15 0303
Pg. 155, Gotham City Police Badge – Order Code: FEB15 0304
Pg. 156, Batman: Black and White: Batman by Darywyn Cooke Second Edition Statute – Order Code: FEB15 0308
Pg. 444, DC Chess Collection – Superboy White Pawn (Order Code: FEB15 1848) and Sinestro Black Bishop (Order Code: FEB15 1849)
Pg. 444, Star Trek The Official Starships Collection – USS Intrepid 22nd Century (Order Code: FEB15 1850) and Malon Freighter (Order Code: FEB15 1851)
Pg. 445, Marvel Chess Collection – Molecule Man Black Pawn and Archangel White Knight (Order Code: FEB15 1852)
Pg. 445, Star Trek The Official Starships Collection – Klingon Fighter Special Issue (Order Code: FEB15 1853)
Pg. 462, X-Men Uniform T-Shirts: Cable (Order Code: FEB15 2013-2017), Nightcrawler (Order Code: FEB15 2018-2022), Magneto (Order Code: FEB15 2023-2027), Cyclops (Order Code: FEB15 2028-2032), Colossus (Order Code: FEB15 2033-2037), Wolverine (Order Code: FEB15 2038-2042), Wolverine Brown (Order Code: FEB15 2043-2047)
Pg. 478, Valiant Minimates Battle Damaged X-O Manowar and Bloodshot 2-Pack – Order Code: FEB15 2162
Pg. 479, Marvel Minimates Series 62: Axis – Order Code: FEB15 2165
Pg. 479, Marvel Select Avengers: Age of Ultron Black Widow Action Figure – Order Code: FEB15 2166
Pg. 479, Marvel Select: Ant-Man Movie Action Figure – Order Code: FEB15 2167
Pg. 482-491, Avengers: Age of Ultron Merchandise: Toys, Novelties, Plushies, Roleplay, and Apparel
Pg. 492-495, Game of Thrones Merchandise: Joffrey’s Crown, Sword Letter Openers, Trading Cards Coins, Keychains, and Glassware
Pg. 504, Batman: The Dark Knight Rises – Bane Mask Replica – Order Code: FEB15 2335
Pg. 504, DC: Superman Comic Book Edition Sculpture – Order Code: FEB15 2336
Pg. 505, Guardians of the Galaxy: Rocket Raccoon “Red Suit” 7-Inch Action Hero Vignette – Order Code: FEB15 2342
Pg. 505-506, Iron Man 3 Semi-Finished Models – Iron Man MK. XVI Nightclub (Order Code: FEB15 2343), Iron Man MK. XXXV Rescue (Order Code: FEB15 2344), Iron Man MK. XLII Prehensile (Order Code: FEB15 2345), Iron Man MK. XL Hyper Velocity (Order Code: FEB15 2346)
Pg. 506, Iron Man 3 1/9-Scale Model Kits – Iron Man MK. XXXIX Starboost (Order Code: FEB15 2347) and War Machine (Order Code: FEB15 2349)
Pg. 506 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 1/9-Scale Model Kit – Order Code: FEB15 2348
Pg. 512, DC Comics Zatanna Bishoujo Statue – Order Code: FEB15 2360
Pg. 525, Harley Quinn Injustice S.H. Figuarts Figure – Order Code: FEB15 2416
Pg. 530, Judge Dredd: Comic Badge 1:1-Scale Prop Replica – Order Code: FEB15 2446
Pg. 530, Judge Dredd: PSI Badge 1:1-Scale Prop Replica – Order Code: FEB15 2447
Pg. 530, Judge Dredd: Judge Death Badge 1:1-Scale Prop Replica – Order Code: FEB15 2448
Pg. 530, Judge Dredd Shield Keychain – Order Code: FEB15 2449
Pg. 530, Judge Dredd: Judge Death Badge Metal Keyring – Order Code: FEB15 2450
Pg. 530, Judge Dredd: Lawgiver MK. 2 1:1-Scale Replica Gun – Order Code: FEB15 2451
Pg. 550, Doctor Who Figurine Collection – 12th Doctor (Order Code: FEB15 2614) and Half-Face Man (Order Code: FEB15 2615)
Pg. 552, Pop! Guardians of the Galaxy Vinyl Figures – Yondu (Order Code: FEB15 2618), Nebula (Order Code: FEB15 2619), Ronan (Order Code: FEB15 2620), Collector (Order Code: FEB15 2621), Thanos (Order Code: FEB15 2622)
Games
Pg. 564, Star Wars X-Wing: Imperial Raider Expansion Pack – Order Code: FEB15 2685
Pg. 565, Pathfinder Adventure Path: Giantslayer Part 3: Forge of the Giant God – Order Code: FEB15 2690
Pg. 565, Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Pathfinder Unchained – Order Code: FEB15 2693
Pg. 566, Supernatural Clue – Order Code: FEB15 2697
Pg. 567, Dungeons & Dragons Next: Dungeon Master’s Screen – Order Code: FEB15 2700
Pg. 567, Dungeons & Dragons Next: The Rise of Tiamat HC – Order Code: FEB15 2701
Pg. 567, Dungeons & Dragons Attack Wing Wave 6 Expansion Packs – Dwarf Fighter (Order Code: FEB15 2702), Warrior (Order Code: FEB15 2703), and White Dragon (Order Code: FEB15 2704)
Pg. 567, Marvel HeroClix: Avengers: Age of Ultron – Booster Packs (Order Code: 2705) and Starter Set (Order Code: 2706)
