Similar, but not the same.
The characters don't look the same, don't have the same names, and the situations discussed are substantially different. If there was a comic featuring these same characters that actually referenced these scenes, it would be the same, but as it is, this is more a false start than a first appearance.
And as far as the WWPDX thing goes -- there are 500 copies for sale, plus creator comps -- and no, that particular version of the book won't be printed again, so be cool and leave some for the Fund to actually sell at the show.
-e.s.
Eric Stephenson
Publisher
Image Comics, Inc.
www.imagecomics.com
What up Eric!