Katchoo

Liefeld is full of it....5x saga 1?????.....no freaking way

I posted in the Jupiter's Legacy thread what Mark Millar said about pre-order sales for it (ie being at 100k+ already and beating every DC & Marvel comic that month) and everyone was like "yeah we already knew that".

I don't know if it'll reach 150k, but I know for a fact it'll be over 100k (because it already was a couple of weeks ago).

Same here, though I quit after 3 issues.

The Activity #1 Nathan Edmondson/Mitch Gerads Image Comics 1st Printing NM/MT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Activity-1-Nathan-Edmondson-Mitch-Gerads-Image-Comics-1st-Printing-NM-MT-/171009247243?nma=true&si=gdvH80efVTiEB1zzXL5uTrieH6c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

$61

Of course you did.

 

read the whole thread kazoo

I have read the thread. What am I supposed to be seeing? I don't see the print run being discussed much at all, nevermind anyone saying that they think it will get over 100k orders.

We all knew that the print run for this was going to be big, but 100k+? More than Batman and whatever Marvel is putting out? The best selling book of the entire month? The best selling #1 creator owned book in about 20 years? Where has anyone said those things?

Of course you did.

I said "we" -

I said "you" - plural.

Of course you did.

HOLY SPOONING SPOON!

from Mark Millar on his forum:

We're still 3 weeks away from the Final order cut-off and Jupiter's Legacy #1 not only looks like the biggest-selling creator-owned launch for something like 15 years, but the number one book for April. I'm not entirely sure when a creator-owned book beat all the Marvel and DC books, but it's certainly way before I started looking at the charts back in the late 90s. We honestly thought someone had made a mistake when we saw these pre-orders and double-checked, but delighted to say we've done over THREE TIMES what even Kick- gets pre-ordered. Obviously, this is incredibly exciting and Frank and I are trembling with anticipation. Huge thanks for all the people who have gotten behind us so far and I'm delighted to say that our next wave of PR should push this figure even higher.

He does work in medicine, genius.

 

How many comic stores have you walked into over the years and the people working there barely speak 2 words? I've said "Hey, Do you have this"? What do they say? "If it's not over there, then I don't have it" then they turn away and keep watching tv and ignore me. I mean really, Doesn't take a PH.D to see that some of these guys don't have any social skills.

 

BTW, He didn't say YOU have a personality disorder, so put your ego away for now and you can play with it after you eat your vegetables.

How many times have you been in a dvd shop or a music shop and had someone say "If it's not over there, then I don't have it". I've never noticed any difference between customer service in a comic book shop or any other kind of shop really. And I know a lot of comic book fans and I can't think of even one that's socially awkward.

I'm simply taking issue with the way he took a big brush and generalised the majority of comic book folk like that. Just like I'd take issue with any daft generalisation. But he's been on the board for a trillion years so people like you are up his .

As for a my psychiatrist remark, that was aimed at his internet diagnosis of personality disorders.

I know I will take flack for this, but comics and comic book collecting definitely brings to mind a certain stereotype. For the most part, I am sorry....It's true. There is a huge part of the comic book community is very socially awkward. These are traditionally children with narrow comfort zones, poor social pragmatics and in some cases, personality disorders...Now these people are adults who are able to sit behind a keyboard and pound away comments meant to ignite a reaction...and to tick people off.

 

Wow. We have a psychiatrist here diagnosing comic book fans on the internet.

 

Thank you for your statement. It reinforces my post.

Must be the fault of my newly diagnosed personality disorder.

First you say to a bunch of comic book fans there is a "huge part" of us who are socially awkward, finishing with diagnosing some of us with personality disorders. Then in your last sentence you say these people "sit behind a keyboard and pound away comments meant to ignite a reaction...and to tick people off". Maybe if you want a reinforcement for your post you just need to look in the mirror, doc

I know I will take flack for this, but comics and comic book collecting definitely brings to mind a certain stereotype. For the most part, I am sorry....It's true. There is a huge part of the comic book community is very socially awkward. These are traditionally children with narrow comfort zones, poor social pragmatics and in some cases, personality disorders...Now these people are adults who are able to sit behind a keyboard and pound away comments meant to ignite a reaction...and to tick people off.

Wow. We have a psychiatrist here diagnosing comic book fans on the internet.

 

Good luck to those who pre-order the FP variant. Unless you place a large order , they will probably ship in a light cardboard envelope. No bag n board or anything else to protect to books, so it really is a roll of the dice with them. Buyer beware.

I order about 90% of my books from FP. They do use just a cardboard envelope but I've never had anything damaged from them. If I was outside the UK then I might be a bit concerned though. I'd still take my chances.

lolwut

Thank you E.S.! *smooch*

The entire POINT of the program is to build foot traffic for the LCS.

With the art-forms transition to digital media, it's nice to have a reason to visit a comic shop, No?

 

It's a been pretty nice program for the creators involved too..

If that's the entire POINT then it's FAILING.

I've only bought one variant but I got it online for cover. If I wanted any others, I'd get them online for cover.

In my man hallway (I have to work up to a cave).

 

I don't even have a hallway

 

My Revival #5 cover art is all pretty and framed and stuck in my closet. Wife said it's not 'living room' friendly. I disagree.

 

Ask her if your fist is living room friendly.

 

Edit: domestic violence humor is funny

"Domestic violence humor" might be hilarious, but what has that got to do with "Ask her if your fist is living room friendly"? Cos all it's doing is making you sound like a .

Got my Liberty Variant and I didn't even get to donate to them.

http://cbldf.myshopify.com/products/the-comic-book-legal-defense-fund

you're welcome.

Thought bubble is the convention variant, the blue one is the RRP. People are already paying more for a RRP then the thought bubble

 

Thought bubble was released before the #1 1st print and the comicspro was the 5th #1 released and released after the #1 TB Variant, #1 1st print, , #1 2nd print, #2 1st print, #2 2nd print and #3 1st print.

 

I saw 4 copies of the TB at my LCS the same day that the regular #1 1st came out so was it really released a bit earlier?

 

Foolishly, I passed on them as the preview in NWM #102 kind of sucked and I liked the regular cover better.

The Travelling Man comic shop had TB variants still for sale (for cover price) when people were paying $ for them on ebay.

I take it you're not talking about the TB variant?

The print / retention accusation is pretty strong.

 

I hope you's guys can back that up.

I'm not sure if this is what they're talking about but as an example:

thought bubble limited to 500

thought bubble print run: 850

But this is done with every limited thing as far as I'm aware. Like with limited vinyl, say it's limited to 1000, there are always extra copies printed for the band and label etc.

YOU QUOTED WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT FACEPALM FACEPALM FACEPALM TIMES INFINITY

thanks for your input.

Didn't Kurtis Weibe say the creative team of Peter Panzerfaust received $10,000 from Image as payment and that was split between three of them?

 

I could be wrong on the figure but I'm pretty sure he suggested they don't make nearly as much as they should for what they provide us, the consumer, the collector.

 

Keeping that in mind, I think its a great thing that Image creators are realizing the market and selling their books at a great markup!

 

Before the PP craze took off, Kurtis told us he was bring home about $400 a month (one book a month)

 

Which is exactly why the gloating about small print runs is so distasteful and selfish. But you know, my bad.

 

Can you stop please? I'm sure E.S. knew what the print run was before posting on the boards.

 

The low print run just means this book will be reprinted until everyone that wants a copy gets one... I don't see a problem with pointing that out.

i was referring to the argument the other day, not whatever you're talking about.

Didn't Kurtis Weibe say the creative team of Peter Panzerfaust received $10,000 from Image as payment and that was split between three of them?

 

I could be wrong on the figure but I'm pretty sure he suggested they don't make nearly as much as they should for what they provide us, the consumer, the collector.

 

Keeping that in mind, I think its a great thing that Image creators are realizing the market and selling their books at a great markup!

 

Before the PP craze took off, Kurtis told us he was bring home about $400 a month (one book a month)

 

I sincerely hope this number is wrong.

Nope.

 

Well then, in the name of peace, I will say I'm sorry and hope you get your other apology. We're good on my end

 

For realz -

S'all good.

Didn't Kurtis Weibe say the creative team of Peter Panzerfaust received $10,000 from Image as payment and that was split between three of them?

 

I could be wrong on the figure but I'm pretty sure he suggested they don't make nearly as much as they should for what they provide us, the consumer, the collector.

 

Keeping that in mind, I think its a great thing that Image creators are realizing the market and selling their books at a great markup!

 

Before the PP craze took off, Kurtis told us he was bring home about $400 a month (one book a month)

Which is exactly why the gloating about small print runs is so distasteful and selfish. But you know, my bad.

Silver: that's basically it. Hot, like it, buy it, complete the collection. Plus it's rare.

 

Katchoo: I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. You know you did some hate dropping and I called you out. I said I have no problem with your opinion, but be respectful. Banter is welcome (and I have forgot what the convo was even about )

 

How did you call me out? And I wasn't "hate dropping". My point was it was disrespectful to gloat about small print runs right in front of a creator. I still stand by that. How it's ok to reply to that with a "f you" is mind-boggling. (or telling me to hand in my "man card" and all the other nonsense that was said)

 

Aparently this is between you and someone else because I never said either of those things or gloated about low print counts (check the thread).

 

Already said it was Solar. But everyone else was too busy "calling me out" for voicing my opinion to call him out for being blatantly and unnecessarily offensive. I don't remember what you said, which is why I asked how you called me out and what hate-dropping I did.

Silver: that's basically it. Hot, like it, buy it, complete the collection. Plus it's rare.

 

Katchoo: I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. You know you did some hate dropping and I called you out. I said I have no problem with your opinion, but be respectful. Banter is welcome (and I have forgot what the convo was even about )

How did you call me out? And I wasn't "hate dropping". My point was it was disrespectful to gloat about small print runs right in front of a creator. I still stand by that. How it's ok to reply to that with a "f you" is mind-boggling. (or telling me to hand in my "man card" and all the other nonsense that was said)