 UNWRITTEN
#1 SELLS OUT…DC Comics has announced that The
Unwritten #1, the one dollar debut issue of the acclaimed new Vertigo
series from writer Mike Carey and artist Peter Gross, has sold out and is going
back to press. The Unwritten #1 Second Printing features a re-colored version of
the original cover by Yuko Shimizu and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July
1 with a new cover price of $1.99 U.S. Unwritten #2 is scheduled to arrive this
Wednesday June 10th. |
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: Diamond Comic Distribution |
Posted: 060509
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 MOVIE
SENDS WOLVERINE COMIC BASS-ACKWARDS…With X-Men
Origins: Wolverine right around the corner Marvel Comics has announced changes
to the publishing timeline of Wolverine, in order to make the book more “reader
friendly” for all those throngs of new Logan lovers this movie will generate.
Marvel will release Wolverine #73 BEFORE Wolverine #72 (which is the
continuation of Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s “Old Man Logan” storyline). With
this change look for issue #73 to arrive on May 13, while issue #72 will go on
sale May 20. Why the switch? Well, issue #73 from writers Jason Aaron & Daniel
Way and artists Adam Kubert & Tommy Lee Edwards features the start of two
two-part stories focusing on the character, thus providing the perfect jumping
on point for new readers the Wolverine film could help produce. Both stories
will be concluded in the pages of Wolverine #74, scheduled to land in stores on
May 27. The “Old Man Logan” storyline continuing in May 20’s Wolverine #72 will
now conclude in a Giant Size Old Man Logan special, which was announced at this
year's New York ComicCon. And if you think this is confusing and bass-ackwards
now just wait a few years when you pull these issues back out of your long boxes
to re-read and can’t figure out why the a Giant Size Old Man Logan special is in
your collection or what the reading order is or why it was changed. |
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: Diamond Comic Distribution |
Posted: 042309
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 GREEN
LANTERN CORPS #35 RESHIP…After receiving reports of
damages on copies of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #35, DC Comics will provide free
replacement copies of the issue which is scheduled to arrive in stores on April
29. This new printing can be identified by the logo’s lantern symbol, which is
now colored black.
If you find any damage to your copy of this book bring it back to ALTERNATE
REALITY the week of April 29th for a FREE SWAP with this new print. |
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: DC Comics |
Posted: 041709
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 STARLOG
CANCELLED…An actual end of an era happened over the
weekend as Starlog Magazine announced it would cease publication after 374
issues of continuous publication. The announcement was made on it’s website:
“After 33 years, and considering the present state of the economy, we feel it’s
time for a major revamp and will be temporarily discontinuing publication while
the model and redesign of the magazine are contemplated and executed.” The
Starlog Website will continue, and Fangoria will continue to be published. The
company has also announced that it will soon begin offering digital editions of
the entire run of Starlog magazine. Starlog was founded in August 1976 by Kerry
O’Quinn and Norm Jacobs, who ran the magazine for decades. Starlog was the first
mass market monthy science fiction/fantasy news magazines to penetrate to
national newsstand distribution. Starlog, Fangoria, and other assets were
purchased by Creative Group in 2005 who filed for bankruptcy last year. Starlog
and Fangoria transferred to the ownership of The Brooklyn Company, run by
longtime Fangoria President Thomas DeFeo. |
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: Various Sources |
Posted: 041309
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 CARS
THE ROOKIE #1 SELLS OUT…BOOM! Studios
announced today that one of the premiere titles for their new BOOM! Kids
imprint, CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 has sold out-in only one week! This follows on the
heels of pre-release sell outs for THE INCREDIBLES: FAMILY MATTERS #1 and THE
MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #1. Fans should keep in mind, while CARS: THE ROOKIE #1
first print is completely sold out, a limited number of copies are still
available at ALTERNATE REALITY as of this writing. CARS: THE ROOKIE #1 second
print features a brand new photo cover and will hit store shelves mid-May,
serving as a great follow-up to the CARS: THE ROOKIE Free Comic Book Day release
on May 2nd. CARS: THE ROOKIE features an all new CARS story, written by Alan J.
Porter with art by superstar newcomer Albert Carreres. The first printing
featured A and B covers with art by Allen Gladfelter. |
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: BOOM Comics |
Posted: 041109
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 WOLVERINE
WEAPON X #1 SELLS OUT…Due to an incredible amount of
demand, the first printing of Wolverine: Weapon X #1 has now sold out
nationwide, just days after the book first arrived in stores. To satisfy
retailers and consumers alike, Marvel Comics has now announced its rushing back
to press for a Wolverine: Weapon X #1 Second Printing. This new printing
features a new cover based on interior art from Ron Garney. Writer Jason Aaron
and illustrator Garney begin the five-part “The Adamantium Men” story here,
opening as a team of stealthy soldiers terrorize those unfortunate to be in the
Columbian jungles at the wrong time. In San Francisco, Wolverine has discovered
an evil corporation has come into possession of Weapon X’s files and intends to
start mass-producing new living weapons – unless an existing one cuts their plan
short. As of this writing ALTERNATE REALITY still has 1st Print copies of
Wolverine: Weapon X #1 |
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: Diamond Comic Distribution |
Posted: 041009
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 IRREDEEMABLE
#1 SELLS OUT…BOOM! Studios' newest release
IRREDEEMABLE #1 saw a same day sell out this past Wednesday all over the country
and at Alternate Reality. In response to unprecedented demand, BOOM! Studios and
Diamond Comics Distributors are making the second printing of IRREDEEMABLE #1.
The IRREDEEMABLE #1 second print will feature a sketch variant of the original
Barry Kitson cover. With IRREDEEMABLE, Mark Waid dares to ask the question: what
if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain?
IRREDEEMABLE is a “twilight of the superheroes”-style story from the writer of
KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE! |
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: BOOM Comics |
Posted: 040709
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 FLASH
REBIRTH SELLS OUT…After instantly selling out on its
on-sale date of April 1, THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1 is racing back to press for a
new, second printing. THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1 Second Printing will reprint the
first issue of the explosive 5-issue miniseries by writer Geoff Johns and artist
Ethan Van Sciver, with a new cover by Van Sciver. It is scheduled to arrive in
stores on April 29. Alternate Reality still has a limited number of first prints
available at the store on a first come/first served basis until they sell out.
Look for THE FLASH: REBIRTH #2 to arrive at the store on April 16 and THE FLASH:
REBIRTH #3 to arrive on May 21.
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: DC Comics |
Posted: 040309
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SUPER SKRULL SLIP UP…
If you purchased a Bowen Super-Skrull bust from the January Previews get a pen and paper. Apparently
there was an unexpected change in the way the final product was packaged at the
factory, Bowen Designs' SUPER SKRULL STATUE (JAN094930I) may be easily damaged
during the unpacking process unless the new instructions below for unpacking the
statue provided by the manufacturer are followed carefully. Bowen Designs
reports that , upon receiving office copies of the SUPER SKRULL STATUES - which
should reach stores on or before APRIL 8 - they discovered that the factory had
used shrink-wrap and tape on the figure's left arm, additional wrapping that was
not used on any of the samples that were sent to Bowen Designs for
review/approval. To prevent breakage or paint chipping, this figure should be
unpacked and assembled with great care, and Bowen has provided specific new
instructions for properly opening and initially assembling the statue (below).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING BOWEN DESIGNS' SUPER SKRULL STATUE
* Open the inner Styrofoam packaging; carefully remove the base and place on
level surface.
* Remove figure from packaging and insert into base.
* We recommend using a pair of scissors or sharp knife to cut the shrink-wrap
and tape from the figure's left (stretched/flame) arm. The shrink-wrap and
cardboard support on the shoulder should remove quite easily. The lower taped
area should be removed gently by unwrapping from figure's arm.
* If the tape pulls off paint, and results in the clear resin being visible:
Contact the store for additional assistance. Bowen Designs will be working with
stores to assist with damages
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Submitted by: Tim "Comicbookman" Davis
Source: Diamond Comic Distribution |
Posted: 040209
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