Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the March 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 Women in Comics Month. In addition, the PREVIEWS Party panelists break down the importance of pre-ordering and how you can ensure your comic store orders you a copy of your favorite comic. The panel also breaks down the exciting releases (scheduled to hit stores in May) from a variety of publishers and manufacturers, including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Image, Archaia, BOOM! Studios, DC Collectibles, NECA, and more!
Finally, we say farewell to one of our co-hosts, Kristine Chester, who is moving away. Thank you for all your hard work, Kristine, and thank you for adding your voice to the PREVIEWS Party!
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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.)
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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. 83 Convergence #5-#8 by Jeff King (W), Scott Lobdell (W), Andy Kubert (A), Sandra Hope (A), Ed Benes (A), Aaron Lopresti (A), Mark Morales (A), Carlo Pagulayan (A), and Stephen Segovia (A) – Order Codes: MAR15 0155-0168
Marvel Comics
Marvel Pg. 6, Secret Wars #2 by Jonathan Hickman (W) and Esad Ribic (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0618
Marvel Pg. 14-15, Ultimate End #1 by Brian Michael Bendis (W) and Mark Bagley (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0632
Marvel Pg. 24-25, Inferno #1 by Dennis Hopeless (W) and Javier Garron (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0650
Marvel Pg. 26-27, Infinity Gauntlet #1 by Gerry Duggan (W), Dustin Weaver (W/A) – Order Code: MAR15 0652
Marvel Pg. 33-35, A-Force #1 by G. Willow Wilson (W), Marguerite Bennett (W), and Jorge Molina (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0665
Marvel Pg. 78, Guardians Team-Up #5 by Andy Lanning (W), Andy Schmidt (W) and Gustavo Duarte (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0744
Dark Horse Comics
Pg. 47, High Crimes HC by Christopher Sebela (W) and Ibrahim Moustafa (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0022
Pg. 68, Harrow County #1 by Cullen Bunn (W) and Tyler Crook (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0088
IDW Publishing
Pg. 159, You Don’t Say by Nate Powell – Order Code: MAR15 0332
Pg. 159, March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, & Nate Powell – Order Code: MAR15 0333
Pg. 159, Monster on the Hill by Rob Harrell – Order Code: MAR15 0334
Pg. 191, Indestructible: Stingray #1 by Jeff Marsick (W) and Luca Reguzzoni (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0466
Image Comics
Pg. 198-201, Mythic #1 by Phil Hester (W) and John McCrea (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0473
Pg. 219, Peter Panzerfaust #25 by Kurtis J. Wiebe (W) and Tyler Jenkins (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0498
Pg. 220, Rat Queens #11 by Kurtis J. Wiebe (W) and Stjepan Sejic (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0504
Action Lab
Pg. 254, The Adventures of Aero-Girl #1 by DeWayne Feenstra (W) and Axur Eneas (A) – Order Code: MAR15 0833
Chapter House Publishing
Pg. 316, Captain Canuck #1 by Kalman Andrasofszky (W/A) – Order Code: MAR15 1150
Dynamite Entertainment
Pg. 324-327, Swords of Sorrow #1 by Gail Simone (W) and Sergio Davila (A) – Order Code: MAR15 1171
Pg. 328, Swords of Sorrow: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood #1 by Nancy A. Collins (W) and Dave Acosta (A) – Order Code: MAR15 1182
Pg. 329, Sword of Sorrow: Chaos #1 by Mairghread Scott (W) and Mirka Andolfo (A) – Order Code: MAR15 1183
Pg. 330, Swords of Sorrow: Masquerade & Kato Special by G. Willow Wilson (W), Erica Schultz (W), and Noah Salonga (A) – Order Code: MAR15 1184
Harper Teen
Pg. 355, Nimona GN by Noelle Stevenson (W/A) – Order Code: MAR15 1387
Perfect Square
Pg. 375, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Shotaro Ishinomori (W/A) – Order Code: MAR15 1495
Valiant Entertainment
Pg. 404, Dead Drop #1 by Ales Kot (W) and Adam Gorham (A) – Order Code: MAR15 1581
Pg. 408, Valiant Universe Handbook – Order Code: MAR15 1594
Collectibles
Pg. 151, Arkham Batman Action Figure 5-Pack – Order Code: MAR15 0321
Pg. 152, The Flash Statue – Order Code: MAR15 0322
Pg. 153, The Flash Reverse-Flash Ring – Order Code: MAR15 0323
Pg. 153, DC Comics Super-Villains Deadshot Bust – Order Code: MAR15 0324
Pg. 154, DC Comics Bombshells Batwoman Statue – Order Code: MAR15 0325
Pg. 155, Superman The Man of Steel by Cully Hamner Statute – Order Code: MAR15 0326
Pg. 155, Wonder Woman The Art of War by Robert Valley Statute – Order Code: MAR15 0327
Pg. 440, DC Chess Collection: Steel White Pawn (Order Code: MAR15 1769), Star Sapphire White Rook (Order Code: MAR15 1770)
Pg. 441, Star Trek The Official Starships Collection: USS Enterprise NCC-1701-C (Order Code: MAR15 1771), Klingon Negh’var (Order Code: MAR15 1772)
Pg. 441, Marvel Chess Collection: Storm White Bishop (Order Code: MAR15 1773), Colossus White Rook (Order Code: MAR15 1774)
Pg. 465, Superman: The Animated Series Femme Fatales Supergirl PVC Statute – Order Code: MAR15 2063
Pg. 470, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minimates First Appearance Box Set – Order Code: MAR15 2069
Pg. 471, Marvel Select Zombie Sabretooth Action Figure – Order Code: MAR15 2070
Pg. 471, Marvel Minimates Series 63 Avengers: Age of Ultron Wave 2 – Order Code: MAR15 2071
Pg. 484, O/A Create Your Own Comic Hero 4-Inch Zombie Action Figure Kit – Order Code: MAR15 2165
Pg. 492, Iron Man 3: Mk. VII Hall of Armor 1/9-Scale Model Kit – Order Code: MAR15 2193
Pg. 492, Iron Man 3: Mk. XVII Heartbreaker 1/9-Scale Model Kit – Order Code: MAR15 2194
Pg. 492, Iron Man 3: Mk. XXII Hot Rod 1/9-Scale Model Kit – Order Code: MAR15 2195
Pg. 498, Avengers: Age of Ultron Hulk ARTFX+ Statute – Order Code: MAR15 2212
Pg. 498, Avengers: Age of Ultron Hulkbuster Iron Man ARTFX+ Statute – Order Code: MAR15 2213
Pg. 499, DC Universe Superman Classic Costume ARTFX+ Statute – Order Code: MAR15 2214
Pg. 499, DC Universe Li’l Gotham Mini Figure – Order Code: MAR15 2215
Pg. 513, DC Comics Variant Play Arts ~Kai~ Timeless Series: Wild West Batman Action Figure – Order Code: MAR15 2278
Pg. 520, Marvel Heroes Play Arts ~Kai~ Iron Man Action Figure – Order Code: MAR15 2335
Pg. 534-535, Disney’s Frozen (Busts, Pillows, Figures, Plushes, and More!)
Pg. 545, Doctor Who Figure Collection: Terileptil (Order Code: MAR15 2496), “Good” Dalek (Order Code: MAR15 2497)
Games
Pg. 565, Star Wars RPG: Force and Destiny – Beginner Game – Order Code: MAR15 2636
Pg. 565, Chew: Cases of the FDA Card Game – Order Code: MAR15 2639
Pg. 565, Pathfinder Adventure Path: Giantslayer Part 4: Ice Tomb of the Giant Queen – Order Code: MAR15 2643
Pg. 566, D&D Attack Wing Wave 7 Expansion Packs: Blue Dragon (Order Code: MAR15 2650), Peagasus (Order Code: MAR15 2651), and Warrior 2 (Order Code: MAR15 2652)
Pg. 567, Marvel Dice Masters – Avengers: Age of Ultron Expansion: Foil Packs (Order Code: MAR15 2653), Starter Pack (Order Code: MAR15 2654)
Pg. 567, Marvel Heroclix: Avengers Assemble! Expansion: Booster Brick (Order Code: MAR15 2655), Captain America Pack 1 (Order Code: MAR15 2656), Iron Man Pack 2 (Order Code: MAR15 2657)
