by Chris Marshall on July 9, 2009
There’s been a lot of talk on Blogs, Twitter and many message boards, on just how DC Comics will collect Wednesday Comics. Keep in mind that at its core, Wednesday Comics are newspapers and measure 14 x 20 and are 16 pages long. 12 weeks from now, when it’s all said and done, there will be 192 total pages with a retail cost of $48.00.
Myself, and many others, think that DC should try as best as they can to keep the oversized format and do it in the same manner that Sunday Press Books has done with Little Nemo In Slumberland: So Many Splendid Sunday’s or Sundays with Walt & Skeezix. Those books top out at 21 x 16.6. It’s plenty of room to keep the exact same size that DC Comics has going right now. Keep in mind that Little Nemo retails for $120 and is 128 pages while Walt & Skeezix retails for $90 and has 96 pages.
If DC does go with the Little Nemo format, they should offer Wednesday Comics as a 2-Volume (Absolute) Hardcover set with approximately 100 pages each, including introductions, detailed creator credits and a few extras with a price of $150 ($75 per volume).
Let’s wait and see if I’m proven wrong.
by Chris Marshall on July 9, 2009
Shipping and Product Changes updates as they relate to collected editions only (via Diamond). Changes will also be reflected in the New Releases Schedule, too.
| Supplier/Title |
Old Date |
New Date |
| DC Comics |
| DC Library: Flash of Two Worlds HC; $39.99 |
7/29/2009 |
8/5/2009 |
| Marvel Comics |
| X-Men: Original Sin TP; $14.99 |
7/29/2009 |
8/5/2009 |
| Powers HC Vol. 3 Def. Coll. (MR); $29.99 |
8/12/2009 |
9/9/2009 |
| Thor: Balder The Brave Premiere Premiere Classic HC (Variant Vol. 29); $24.99 |
8/5/2009 |
9/9/2009 |
| Kick-Ass Prem. HC Reg./DM (MR); $24.99 |
8/26/2009 |
10/28/2009 |
| Oni Presss |
| Union Station GN New Ed.; $11.95 |
7/1/2009 |
7/29/2009 |
| Viz Media |
| Hayao Miyazaki: Starting Point 1979-1996 SC; $39.99 |
8/5/2009 |
7/29/2009 |
| Kimi Ni Todoke GN Vol. 1: From Me to You; $39.99 |
8/5/2009 |
7/29/2009 |
Marvel Comics
X-Men Origins HC (JUL090592, $29.99) will have 192 pages, not 144 pages.
Dark Avengers Premiere HC Vol. 1: Dark Avengers Assemble (JUN09-0615, $24.99) will be renamed Dark Avengers Vol. 1: Assemble Premiere HC.
X-Force: Cable-Messiah War HC (JUN090617, $39.99) will have 368 pages, not 360 pages.
Mighty Avengers Premiere HC: Earth’s Mightiest (JUN090623, $19.99) will have 168 pages, not 152 pages.
Punisher: Dark Reign Premiere HC (JUN090630, $19.99) will be 136 pages, not 144 pages.
by Chris Marshall on July 8, 2009
One thing that has been bothering me as of late is the title to the upcoming X-Men Vs. Fantastic Four Classic Premiere HC (Variant Vol. 36). It collects Fantastic Four Vs. The X-Men #1-4 and Fantastic Four #28 – not X-Men Vs. Fantastic Four #1-4.
It’s obvious that X-Men outsell the FF these days and that’s helped by the fact that there are a gazillion more mutant books on the shelves. It looks as though the Marvel Collected Editions Department agrees. I’m guessing that they have changed the title to promote it to X-Men buyers rather than Fantastic Four buyers. You can plainly see the change compared to the original monthly book on the Variant Dustjacket. Hell, even the name X-Men is in a larger font!
If that’s the case, then I understand why the title change was made, but it doesn’t make it right.
Keep it the way it was originally intended to be, Marvel.
If nothing else, the change makes it all a bit more confusing.
The book is due December 2, 2009; $19.99
by Chris Marshall on July 8, 2009
by Chris Marshall on July 7, 2009
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July holiday here in the States. It’s time to get back into the Collected Edition business here at the CCL. As you can see I did a little bit of a website redesign. I’ve added a lot of new back-end programming to make the whole operation smoother, but you’ll hardly even notice (which is a good thing). I’ve also decided to get back into Twitter, so be sure to follow me for quick Collected Edition tidbits, insight, humor and general daily mundane life happenings.
On to some links:
- Shaun Manning, Staff Writer CBR, has an article on the upcoming Terry Moore Strangers in Paradise Omnibus. The limited edition, slipcased, signed and numbered three-volume hardcover set will debut at San Diego’s Comic-Con International. The Strangers in Paradise Omnibus includes the entire 106-issue story across two hardcover books, with a third hardcover collecting the original series cover art. The print run is limited to 1250 copies, and will never be reprinted in this form ($159.95). Softcover editions of the two story volumes will be released next year and available for purchase separately, but the cover gallery is limited to this collection. I can’t wait to get my hands on this CE!
- PR: IDW Publishing is proud to announce a partnership with Archie Comics to reprint some of the property’s most iconic stories in deluxe hardcover and trade paperback editions. Under the agreement, IDW will reprint sequential newspaper strips for the first time, offer multiple collections of the very best Archie comics material from the past seven decades, and add to the brand’s digital presence. The newspaper strip collections will be incorporated into the much-lauded Library of American Comics (Dick Tracy, The Complete Terry & the Pirates), helmed by Eisner award-winner Dean Mullaney. IDW will also publish special collections of Archie’s Madhouse and Archie as Pureheart the Powerful, a comedic super hero series that ran during the 1960’s.
- MR: VIZ Media Announces Publishing Schedule For One Piece. Beginning in January 2010 and continuing through June 2010, five new One Piece manga volumes will be published each month, for a total of 30 new volumes. The new schedule will launch with volumes 24-28.
- Alex Segura, DC The Source, has a released the Alex Ross dustjacket cover to the upcoming Absolute Justice. Also relaesed are a few character sketches.
- The Collected Editions Blog has unearthed some 2010 DC Comics Collected Editions including DC Universe: Origins – what could that be? Join the speculation.
- ICv2.com has a preview of You Shall Die by Your Own Evil Creation! by Fletcher Hanks (Fantagraphics). Rumor has it that this book (Volume 2) and the first book I Shall Destroy All Civilized Planets! (Volume 1) will be collected together into one giant Stardust HC.
- Newsarama talks to Mort Walker & Jerry Dumas about the new collection of Sam’s Strip: The Comic About Comics (Fantagraphics).
- Review: Satisfactory Comics on Lone Wolf And Cub Review Series (Thanks to Tom Spurgeon, Comics Reporter, for the link).
- Review: Richard, FPI Blog, on Moomin: The Complete Comic Strip Volume 4 by Tove Jansson (Drawn & Quarterly).
- Review: J. Caleb Mozzocco, Every Day Is Like Wednesday, Ten things I learned from the Marvel Pets Handbook.
- Review: Brent Schoonover on The Comic Book Podcast Companion by Eric Houston (Twomorrows Publishing). Awesome! Thanks Brent!
by Chris Marshall on July 6, 2009
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by Chris Marshall on July 2, 2009
There will be a Podcasting panel at SDCC again this year.
Thanks to Ron from iFanboy for pulling it together.
Thursday, JULY 23
5:30-6:30
ROOM 32AB
Panel will consist of (in alphabetic order by show name):
Comic Book Page: Bob Bretall
Comic Geek Speak: Brian “Pants” Christman
Comics News Insider: Jimmy Aquino
iFanboy: Ron Richards (maybe Josh also?)
by Chris Marshall on July 2, 2009
Shipping and Product Changes updates as they relate to collected editions only (via Diamond). Changes will also be reflected in the New Releases Schedule, too.
| Supplier/Title |
Old Date |
New Date |
| DC Comics |
| Uncle Sam Deluxe HC; $19.99 |
6/10/2009 |
9/30/2009 |
| Marvel Comics |
| Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Young Allies Vol. 1 HC (Variant 121); $59.99 |
7/22/2009 |
8/5/2009 |
| Marvel Masterworks: Sub-Mariner Vol. 3 HC (Variant 120); $54.99 |
7/15/2009 |
8/5/2009 |
| Black Widow: The Sting Of The Widow Premiere Classic HC (Variant Vol. 28); $24.99 |
8/5/2009 |
8/19/2009 |
| Avengers Forever HC; $34.99 |
8/5/2009 |
8/19/2009 |
Marvel Comics
Daredevil Omnibus HC Vol. 2 by Bendis & Maleev (JUL090584, $99.99) will now contain Daredevil #61-#81, What If? Karen Page and Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #6-#8. It will no longer contain Daredevil: Ninja #1-#3, as originally solicited.
Ultimate X-Men HC Vol. 9 (JUN090614, $34.99) will have 232 pages, not 240 pages.
Spider-Man: Spider-Man and Human Torch (MAY090575, $19.99) has been retitled Spider-Man & The Human Torch HC.
by Chris Marshall on July 1, 2009
Collected Comics Library Podcast #226
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http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/
For the past few years I’ve told you how much I’ve been enjoying Marvel Cosmic. From Annihilation and Nova to Guardians of the Galaxy and the current War Of Kings storyline, it’s some of the best comic books in the business. In fact, DC is doing a bang up job with Green Lantern side of things, too, but we’ll save that for another podcast. Last April I had caught up with everything that was going on in the vastness of the literal extended Marvel universe and wanted more, so I decided to pick up The Essential Nova Volume 1. There’s no doubt that there is a lot to this book, but there is a lot missing as well and there’s enough blame to go around starting with the original series from 1976 all the way to 2006 when this collected edition was constructed. And to paraphrase a certain ‘toon: it’s not Nova’s fault, he’s just created that way.
Also on the show, The Harvey Awards Nominees were announced and I go over a few categories as they pertain to this podcast and blog, Howard Chaykin and Dynamite Entertainment team up for some long awaited reprint books and the hot selling Comic Book Podcast Companion.
All this and the New Releases of the Week.
Chris
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by Chris Marshall on June 30, 2009
Last week The Comic Book Podcast Companion by Eric Houston dropped from TwoMorrows Publishing. Word has it that it’s selling very well! For those of you who are regulars to this podcast and blog and picked one up, I thank you very much. It really means a lot, not only to me, but to all who was involved in the book. If you don’t own one yet, please go out and pick up a copy. It shows that you support our endeavors. Podcasting, itself, is fairly easy. All you need is a microphone, a computer and a head on your shoulders. But to make it work and be successful is something entirely different. It takes patience, sales and marketing skills, a bit of programming and time. The men and women who were chosen for this book work very hard to bring you meaningful, interesting and enjoyable content with each show. The Comic Book Podcast Companion is a great way to learn more about the people involved.
On to some links:
- TwoMorrows Publishing has extended their 50% off sale on over 30 books though through the July 4th weekend.
- 2009 Harvey Award Nominees Announced! Congratulations to my friend and TwoMorrows colleague, Mike Manley, nominated for Draw! in the Best Biographical, Historical Or Journalistic Presentation category.
- Glen Weldon, NPR, has 8 Practical Uses For The Giant Graphic Novel George Sprott, 1894-1975.
- Eddie Campbell shows off a new story that will be included in the upcoming Alec Omnibus, which is now titled Alec: The Years Have Pants (A Life-Size Omnibus).
- More Colleted Editions from Howard Chaykin and Dynamite Entertainment including Power and Glory, Black Kiss! and Midnight Men. (Thanks to Newsarama).
- Official Press Release, Archaia Unveils New Quarterly $9.95 Hardcover Program.
- The Collected Editions Blog has the rundown of some 2010 DC Comics Collected Editions, including Starman Omnibus Vol. 4, Hitman Vol. 2: Ten Thousand Bullets and Superman: New Krypton.
