Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the April 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 Diamond Comic Distributor’s Webmaster, Vince Brusio, about what makes Free Comic Book Day so special, the rise of non-superhero genre comics, their appeal to non-comic readers, and upcoming books in this month’s PREVIEWS. We also interview Grace Randolph, creator of Supurbia for BOOM! Studios and host/creator of Beyond the Trailer and Think about the Ink, to discuss Supurbia, some of her favorite upcoming books, and her eventual domination of the internet through her shows. In addition, we are joined by special guest Michael Freedman, the owner of the comic book shop ComicSmash! in Studio City, CA. The Fanboy Comics’ panel breaks down the exciting releases (scheduled to hit stores in May) from a variety of publishers and manufacturers, including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, IDW, Image, Archaia, DC Collectibles, NECA, and more!
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Cast members: Jason Enright, Kristine Chester, and Scott Rubin
Special guests: Vince Brusio (Webmaster of Diamond Comic Distribution, Inc.), Grace Randolph (Supurbia, @GraceRandloph, GraceRandolph.com), and Michael Freedman (ComicSmash! in Studio City, CA)
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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
