Welcome to The PREVIEWS Party Podcast! Covering the August 2014 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 PREVIEWS Magazine’s How to Draw month. In addition, we are joined by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman, the creators behind a number of books that they co-write and Gabriel illustrates. They join us to discuss their work on Savage Hulk #5 and 6, Creepy #18, and their new creator-owned books coming soon from Image Comics. The panel discusses all of the big news stories out of San Diego Comic-Con and also breaks down the exciting releases (scheduled to hit stores in September) 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 Sam Rhodes
Special guests: Vince Brusio (PREVIEWSworld Editor, Diamond Comic Distribution, Inc.), Corinna Bechko, and Gabriel Hardman
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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. 81, Gotham Academy #1 by Becky Cloonan (W), Brenden Fletcher (W), and Karl Kerschl (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0201
Pg. 109, Batgirl #35 by Cameron Stewart (W), Brenden Fletcher (W), and Babs Tarr (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0285
Pg. 110, Batwoman #35 by Marc Andreyko (W) and Georges Jeanty (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0287
Pg. 111, Catwoman #35 by Genevieve Valentine (W) and Garry Brown (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0289
Marvel Comics
Marvel Pg. 11, Captain America #25 by Rick Remender (W) and Carlos Pacheco (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0742
Marvel Pg. 24-25, Thor #1 by Jason Aaron (W) and Russell Dauterman (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0777
Marvel Pg. 56, Savage Hulk #5 by Corinna Bechko (W) and Gabriel Hardman (W/A) – Order Code: AUG14 0855
Dark Horse Comics
Pg. 34, Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #1 by Christopher Sebela (W) and Ariel Olivetti (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0008
Pg. 36, Predator: Fire and Stone #1 by Joshua Williamson (W) and Chris Mooneyham (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0010
Pg. 49, Father’s Day by Mike Richardson (W) and Gabriel Guzman (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0071
Pg. 66, Creepy #18 by Fred Van Lente (W), Corinna Bechko (W), Dan Braun (W), Peter Bagge (W), and Various (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0099
IDW Publishing
Pg. 163, Edward Scissorhands #1 by Kate Leth (W) and Drew Rausch (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0411
Pg. 169, Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #1 by Jim Zub (W) and Max Dunbar (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0436
Pg. 174, Joe Kubert Enemy Ace: Artist’s Edition by Bob Kanigher (W) and Joe Kubert (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0447
Pg. 186, Black Dynamite by Brian Ash (W), Ron Wimberly (A), and Jun Lofamia (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0505
Image Comics
Pg. 193-199, Wytches by Scott Snyder (W) and Jock (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0523
Pg. 200, Rasputin #1 by Alex Grecian (W), Riley Rossmo (A), and Ivan Plascencia (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0526
Pg. 204-205, Birthright by Josh Williamson (W), Andrei Bressan (A) and Adriano Lucas (A) – Order Code: AUG14 0536
Pg. 217, CBLDF Liberty Annual 2014 by Various (W/A) – Order Code: AUG14 0568
Avatar Press
Pg. 274, War Stories #1 by Garth Ennis (W) and Matt Martin (A) – Order Code: AUG14 1055
BOOM! Studios
Pg. 289, Sleepy Hollow #1 by Marguerite Bennett (W) and Jorge Coelho (A) – Order Code: AUG14 1139
Pg. 291, Memetic #1 by James Tynion IV (W) and Eryk Donovan (A) – Order Code: AUG14 1144
Pg. 300, Spera: Ascension of the Starless Vol. 1 by Josh Tierney (W) and Various (A) – Order Code: AUG14 1178
Dynamite Entertainment
Pg. 323, Magnus: Robot Fighter Vol. 1: Flesh and Steel TPB by Fred Van Lente (W) and Cory Smith (A) – Order Code: AUG14 1317
:01 First Second
Pg. 347, In Real Life GN by Cory Doctorow (W) and Jen Wang (A) – Order Code: AUG14 1499
Oni Press
Pg. 368, Stumptown, Vol. 3: #2 by Greg Rucka (W) and Justin Greenwood (A) – Order Code: AUG14 1577
Collectibles
Pg. 148, Arrow Oliver Queen & Totem (Order Code: AUG14 0383) and Canary (Order Code: AUG14 0384) Action Figures
Pg. 151, Wonder Woman The Art of War by Cliff Chiang – Order Code: AUG14 0387
Pg. 481, Big Hero 6 Toys and Baymax Plush
Pg. 506, Marvel Comics Jubilee Bishouo Statute – Order Code: AUG14 2464
Pg. 507, Marvel Comics Wolverine Brown Costume – Danger Room Sessions – Fine Art Statute – Order Code: AUG14 2465
Pg. 539, Attack on Titan: Corps Symbols 4-Pack Pint Glass Set – Order Code: AUG14 2640
Pg. 541, DC Bombshells Art Prints – Order Code: AUG14 2662-2666
Pg. 565, Transformers: Beast Machines – The Complete Series – Order Code: AUG14 2852
Pg. 571, Arrow: The Complete Second Season – Order Code: AUG14 2905 (Blu-Ray) and 2906 (DVD)
Games
Pg. 558, Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures: VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack – Order Code: AUG14 2807
Pg. 558, Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures: YT-2400 Freighter Expansion Pack – Order Code: AUG14 2808
Pg. 558, Firefly Board Game: Blue Sun Expansion – Order Code: AUG14 2810
Pg. 561, Dungeons & Dragons Attack Wing Wave 1
Pg. 561, DC Heroclix: The Flash – Order Code: AUG14 2840
