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Yesterday I learned that issue #2 completely sold out at the distributor level -- within the first 24 hours of release. Just like issue #1. If we're going to make TODD an ongoing series we need to keep this up. But retailers need to order the book! I walked into a very popular shop in Burbank, CA yesterday and they hadn't ordered any copies of issue 2 beyond what was on their regular customers' pull lists. ZERO. A book where issue #1 sold out on the day of release and you don't order any shelf copies of issue #2? The mind boggles. Please tell your retailers to order more #3 -- the final order cutoff is this coming Monday 2/18! Thank you all! Same thing for 2 LCS in my area. I subbed it so I got my copy. Loving it so far.

So this is the promo poster:

They are free to all paid attendees. I'm sure someone on these boards will be able to scoop up some and distribute them (and not murder us on price.)

Revat bought some raw comics off me. He was easy to deal with and paid quick. Thanks for the purchase !

wow.. the work in here is definitely inspiring. I ended up giving a copy of the ASM 33 cover I did (a finished inked version) to my friend Nathan Szerdy (local artist here in central FL who is doing a lot of shows coming up.) Here is his version of the colors - I was humbled by his skills with color pencils and a white out pen. (sorry for the crappy pic.. it looks 100x better in person) I also received all my copics today (paid an average of $3.25 per which is a victory in my book) This is also a quick cover sketch I did to test to markers before I use them on the sketches for my MegaCon opp. Ultron! went gold in honor of the new upcoming series

Nothing you can do unless they relist the item at a higher price (which they have not done yet.) They at least informed you, offered a future discount and refunded you. No reason for a negative unless they relist it at a higher price. It appears that they have a large inventory and mistakes do happen.

I picked up this print from the gallery website (along with a few other items.)

If it was in a white bag, it was probably the Ultimate Comics Hawkeye (Hickman) series and should not be confused with Hawkeye (Fraction and Aja)

What is the deal on the 2nd printing for #1? The print run was only 5.2k and the prices are all over the map.

Anyone thinking incoming tax returns will cause a decent spike in current prices?

I just stopped by an LCS that was doing 25% off anything in the store and two things happened to mention: 1. Sixth Gun, Mind MGMT, SweetTooth, Nowhere Men and a ton of other goodies! 2. My best friend locked my keys in my car when he went to take his purchase to the car. I'll probably scan most of it in now and start a new sales thread and then take what doesn't sell to eBay since this stuff is ridiculously hot right now.

if WonderCon and FanExpo do not have a variant for this, I will be shocked. WondeCon is that week. FanExpo is huge for Image and is less than a month after release. I'm also sure that the shop variant crowd will be lining up to make variants for this as well. There will be at least 1 of those. I hope all of the above is wrong and only the regular cover comes out but there is just too much gasoline near an open flame. #2 cover regular looks cool

Craig purchased some comics from me. The transaction was smooth, he communicated throughout and paid when he said he was going to. A+ in my book. Thanks again!

after MegaCon's onsite grading happens mid-March, I imagine there will be plenty of Saga slab supply. There will probably be a lot coming back over the next month as well.

I have a converted #3 troy blank being done soon by her. Can't be done fast enough. I just recently received a Tec and Batman #1 from the new 52 (later printings) from Troy and I cannot wait to do something on them. The Saga's will be pretty epic as well. Whatever you do on the #3, please post it here asap!

I love Saga and I'm on the border of sending a few 2nd prints to Troy to have blanks put on them so that I can do recreations of some of my favorites. A 'sketch' cover recreation w/ just clean inks would be intense.

he bought some comics off of me. Paid quick and communicated every step of the way. Enjoy the comics!

Got a stack of comics from Dale. Packed professionally and shipped quickly. Grades were spot on! Thanks again Dale.

Wow. great books and great prices. Packed like a pro. thanks again.

Updated.. I colored one of the copies I made of my finished inks. Pretty happy with it. Not sure what to do w/ the set now. Maybe a huge multi-panel frame! (sorry for the crappy pic)

got a couple random blank sketch cards - decided to mess around on them in between some sketch covers. (I hate that Thor but it matches the set so I'll show it.)

I came here to get some news on books heating up on ebay and I end up laughing so hard I spilled my drink across my desk at work.

He bought a mystery box from me. Great communication and quick payment. Could not have asked for a smoother transaction. Thanks again!

He sold me some blanks. Packed like a pro and shipped fast. Thanks again! - Chris

^^ ^^ ^^ I disagree. Some of the series that I buy on a monthly basis were books that I didn't start getting into until the buzz started. It's similar to a show that has a small following and takes awhile to build an audience. Not only that, but the series can be discovered both digitally and in tpb form. And, if the book is good, and selling, then retailers should be adjusting orders. Yes, but we're obsessive about comics. We'll find a way if we want to read something bad enough. For the industry to grow, beyond just us obsessive dorks trying to keep it propped up, the average Joe needs to be able to walk into a LCS and find that comic he's been hearing about. By issue 3 or 4, there is no tpb, and digital comics are something that are still a niche for people who already regularly collect. If a regular BOOK gets a write up in the USA Today, you can go into your local bookstore and find a copy or go on Amazon and find a copy and pay a normal, usually discounted price to buy it and read it. If a comic gets a write up in USA Today, that thing will be nowhere to be found, or expensive to purchase. That doesn't bring in new readers. And that's what this hobby needs. (thumbs u I agree completely. New readers are the key. Comic stores bend to the will of their existing client base at the expense of growing. 'Out of stock' or 'we will get the 2nd print in in 3 weeks' or 'wait a few months for the trade' usually turns a potential new customer into another local shop's new customer.