Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the September 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 300th issue of PREVIEWS magazine and how the magazine has evolved over the years, including its new digital offerings, the holiday gift guide, and some of his favorite books in this month’s
catalog. We are also joined by Kristopher White, marketing specialist and creator of several independent comics including The 36 and Father Robot. The Fanboy Comics panel 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 Scott Rubin
Special guests: Vince Brusio (PREVIEWSworld Editor, Diamond Comic Distribution, Inc.) and Kristopher White (The 36, Father Robot)
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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. 89 Detective Comics #25 by John Layman (W) and Jason Fabok (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0154
Pg. 94 Forever Evil #3 by Geoff Johns (W) and David Finch (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0164
Pg. 115 Harley Quinn #0 by Amanda Conner (W), Jimmy Palmiotti (W), Darwyn Cooke (A), Sam Kieth (A), Tony S. Daniel (A), Paul Pope (A), and Walter Simonson (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0227
Marvel Comics
Marvel Pg. 18-19 Cataclysm: The Ultimates Last Stand #1 and #2 by Brian Michael Bendis (W) and Mark Bagley (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0685 & 0687
Marvel Pg. 49 Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe #1 & #2 by Christopher Hastings (W) and Jacopo Camagni (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0737 and 0739
Marvel Pg. 50-52 Amazing X-Men #1 by Jason Aaron (W) and Ed McGuinness (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0740
Marvel Pg. 56 X-Men: Gold #1 by Chris Claremont (W), Stan Lee (W), Louise Simonson (W), Fabian Nicieza (W), Walter Simonson (A), Bob Mcleod (A), and more! — Order Code: SEP13 0754
Dark Horse
Pg. 38-39 Ghost #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick (W), Chris Sebela (W), and Ryan Sook (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0019
Pg. 48 Never Ending #1 by Adam Knave (W), D.J. Kirkbirde (W), and Robert Love (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0034
Pg. 51 Clown Fatale #1 of 4 by Victor Gischler (W) and Maurizio Rosenzweig (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0038
IDW Publishing
Pg. 158 Transformers: Dark Cybertron #1 by James Roberts (W), John Barber (W), Phil Jimenez (A), Andrew Griffith (A), and Brendan Cahill (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0332
Pg. 162 The Maxx: Maxximized #1 by Sam Kieth (W), William Messner-Loebs (W), and Kieth (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0352
Pg. 163 Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #1 of 5 by Joe Hill (W) and Gabriel Rodriguez (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0354
Pg. 167 Mr. Peabody & Sherman #1 by Sholly Fisch (W) and Jorge Monlongo (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0373
Image Comics
Pg. 188-191 Black Science #1 by Rick Remender (W), Matteo Scalera (A), and Dean White (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0471 (0472 Variant)
Pg. 192-195 Umbral #1 by Antony Johnston (W) and Christopher Mitten (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0471 (0472 Variant)
Pg. 196-197 Alex + Ada #1 by Jonathan Luna (W/A) and Sarah Vaughn (W) – Order Code: SEP13 0479
Pg. 202-203 Strangeways #1 by Alex Link (W) and Riley Rossmo (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0495 (0496 Variant)
Other Publishers
Archaia Entertainment:
Pg. 252 Moon Lake Vol. 2 OGN by Dan Fogler, et al. — Order Code: SEP13 0873
BOOM! Studios:
Pg. 283 Protocol #1 by Michael Alan Nelson (W) and Mariano Navarro (A) – Order Code: SEP13 0986
Dynamite Entertainment:
Pg. 298-299 Ash and the Army of Darkness #1 by Steve Niles (W) and Dennis (Calero) – Order Code: SEP13 1050
Valiant Entertainment:
Pg. 360 Unity #1 by Matt Kindt (W), and Doug Braithwaite (A) – Order Code: SEP13 1344 (13450-1352 Variants)
Collectibles and Games
Pg. 79 Game of Thrones Figures: Jon Snow (Order Code: SEP13 0090) and Daenerys (Order Code: SEP13 0091)
Pg. 150 Wonder Woman: The Art of War Wonder Woman by Jim Lee Statue (Limited Edition: 5200) – Order Code: SEP13 0317
Pg. 151 DC Comic Icons Batman 1:6 Statue Statute by Gentle Giant (Limited Edition: 5200) – Order Code: SEP13 0318
Pg. 152 Super Best Friends Forever: Wonder Girl (Order Code: SEP13 0319), Supergirl (Order Code: SEP13 0320), and Batgirl (Order Code: SEP13 0321) Super Secret Storage Boxes
Pg. 153 Batman: Hush Batman & Catwoman Kiss Statute by Tim Bruckner (Limited Edition: 2500) – Order Code: SEP13 0322
Pg. 154 DC Comics Super-Villains: Ultraman (Order Code: SEP13 0325), Power Ring (Order Code: SEP13 0324), and Superwoman (Order Code: SEP13 0323) Crime Syndicate Action Figures
Pg. 156 1:1 Scale Violet Power Battery & Ring Prop Replica – Order Code: SEP13 0330
Pg. 156 Scribblenauts: Unmasked Mini Figures Blind Boxes Series 1 – Order Code: SEP13 0331
Pg. 397 Star Wars: Death Star Owner’s Technical Manual by Ryder Windham (W), Chris Trevas (A), and Chris Rieff (A) – Order Code: SEP13 1510
Pg. 400 Marvel Fact Files #6: Thor – Order Code: SEP13 1519
Pg. 400 DC Chess: Superman with Daily Planet (Order Code: SEP13 1523), Martian Manhunter White Knight (Order Code: SEP13 1524), Aquaman White Rook (Order Code: SEP13 1525)
Pg. 401 Star Trek The Official Starships Collection: Romulan Warbird (Order Code: SEP13 1526), USS Voyager NCC-74656 (Order Code: SEP13 1527), K’Tinga Class Battle Cruiser (Order Code: SEP13 1528), and USS Excelsior NCC-2000 (Order Code: SEP13 1529)
Pg. 413 Galactus: “Labbit” Purple T-Shirt – Order Code: SEP13 1584-1588 (Small-XXL)
Pg. 435 Marvel Deadpool Metal Bottle Opener – Order Code: SEP13 1921
Pg. 436 Marvel Minimates Series 54 Captain America Asst. – Order Code: SEP13 1922
Pg. 445 Pacific Rim 7-Inch Series 2 Action Figures: Battle Damaged Gipsy Danger, Striker Eureka, and Leatherback – Order Code: SEP13 1966
Pg. 456 Bowen Red Skull Action Statute – Order Code: SEP13 2005
Pg. 456 Bowen Stryfe Statute – Order Code: SEP13 2006
Pg. 456 O/A Deadpool X-Force PX Pencil Cup Desk Accessory – Order Code: SEP13 2007
Pg. 462 Kotobukiya DC Comics Supergirl New 52 ARTFX + Statute – Order Code: SEP13 2026
Pg. 471 Doctor Who 4-Inch Collectible Figurines: Eleventh Doctor (Order Code: SEP13 2070) and Davros (Order Code: SEP13 2071)
Pg. 498 Funko POP! Movies: Horror Icons Vinyl Figures: Ash (Army of Darkness, Order Code: SEP13 2289), Trick or Treat (Order Code: SEP13 2290), Chucky (Order Code: SEP13 2291), Pennywise (It, Order Code: SEP13 2292), Captain Spaulding (House of 1000 Corpses, Order Code: SEP13 2293), Billy (Saw, Order Code: SEP13 2294), and Ghostface (Scream, Order Code: SEP13 2295)
Pg. 507 Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG: Enter the Unknown – Order Code: SEP13 2381
Pg. 508 Pathfinder: “Goblins Lineup” Black T-Shirt – Order Code: SEP13 2389-2393 (Medium-XXXL)
Pg. 508 Pathfinder Adventure Path: Wrath of the Righteous Part 4 – the Midnight Isles – Order Code: SEP13 2399
Pg. 508 Pathfinder Module: Tears At Bitter Manor – Order Code: SEP13 2403
Pg. 511 WizKids Marvel Heroclix: The Invincible Iron Man Single Figure Display – Order Code: SEP13 2435
Pg. 514 DCU Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition Blu-Ray + DVD – Order Code: SEP13 2442 (DVD: 2443)
Pg. 515 Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics Blu-Ray + DVD – Order Code: SEP13 2449 (2450: Blu-Ray, DVD: 2451)
Pg. 516 Transformers Prime: Predacons Rising Blu-Ray – Order Code: SEP13 2462 (DVD: 2463)
Pg. 519 Akira Blu-Ray + DVD – Order Code: SEP13 2486 (DVD: 2487)
Pg. 519 Godannar: Complete Collection DVD – Order Code: SEP13 2492
