bffnut Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I officially dropped this off my pull list the other day. It wasn't so much that I wasn't enjoying the book, but rather it was being moved to the bottom time and time again. Issue 9 introducing new characters just pushed me over the edge. If I was reading it in trades, it might not be such an issue. Trying to read it every month in a stack of a lot of books just waters down the story. I also haven't been a huge Hickman fan. I usually enjoy his books in small doses, but his FF run sort of was luke warm. Chris, did you finish his FF run? I ask this, because I felt the same way at the beggining of his run and dropped it. However, it got better quickly and finished VERY strong. It is one of my favorite modern runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bffnut Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 not sure any image comic will ever have the potential to be as successful as TWD until they start printing their comics every single month. I don't think this is a fair statement. WD was plagued with lateness for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bffnut Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I don't know where they got the picture but it looks like the EOW guys are Colts fans. Issue #12 http://www.ebay.com/itm/East-of-West-12-PRESALE-Image-comics-Jonathon-Hickman-Nick-Dragotta-/181315073261?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2a373874ed I imagine this is meant to look like the omega symbol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicsnyc22 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I officially dropped this off my pull list the other day. It wasn't so much that I wasn't enjoying the book, but rather it was being moved to the bottom time and time again. Issue 9 introducing new characters just pushed me over the edge. If I was reading it in trades, it might not be such an issue. Trying to read it every month in a stack of a lot of books just waters down the story. I agree, man. I'll be holding out for trades. It's too dense of a read on a month to month basis. I usually have to go back and re-read the last issue, and now with the delays it's a hassle. Shame, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I just find the gap between the #1 and the rrp to be odd.....saga gap is much closer I guess it depends on how you measure the gap. On a strict dollar for dollar basis, the gap on Saga is much larger. 12 month average for a 9.8 of $156 on the regular cover and $660 on the RRP. EOW is $43 and $411, so a $504 difference vs $368. However, as a percentage of the regular cover, EOW is 956% vs 423% for Saga. I know you can't do a 12 month average but how does that stack up against the Manifest Destiny #1 versus the LBCC #1 ? $67 (12 sales) vs $212 (7 sales), $145 difference, 316% percent Thanks for that. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I don't know where they got the picture but it looks like the EOW guys are Colts fans. Issue #12 http://www.ebay.com/itm/East-of-West-12-PRESALE-Image-comics-Jonathon-Hickman-Nick-Dragotta-/181315073261?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2a373874ed I imagine this is meant to look like the omega symbol. Okay, but it was a lot less ominous thinking about the Colts run game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreezy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) I understand that delays "kill" a book. I.e. Nowhere man. Can someone explain why Saga 's hiatus doesn't hurt it's readership? Maybe EoW should do scheduled hiatuses in the future versus pushing releases dates. Delays just alienates loyal readers IMO. Edited March 3, 2014 by jreezy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I agree. Schedule them out, but stay on that schedule. The delay doesn't bother me, as I tend to read comics in big "clumps", but I know it annoys the heck out of the majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeintheashes Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I understand that delays "kill" a book. I.e. Nowhere man. Can someone explain why Saga 's hiatus doesn't hurt it's readership? Maybe EoW should do scheduled hiatuses in the future versus pushing releases dates. Delays just alienates loyal readers IMO. NWM delay was in the middle of an arc. Saga and Todd take breaks after an arc is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreezy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) EoW should follow the Saga schedule . Hickman is a busy man. At least with scheduled hiatus, readers know what to expect from a series . This series has a dedicated following , so I'm pretty sure at 10+ issues , they aren't going to start attracting thousands of new readers. At least respect your core readers who have been buying this book consistently at a monthly basis. Two cents Edited March 3, 2014 by jreezy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreezy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I understand that delays "kill" a book. I.e. Nowhere man. Can someone explain why Saga 's hiatus doesn't hurt it's readership? Maybe EoW should do scheduled hiatuses in the future versus pushing releases dates. Delays just alienates loyal readers IMO. NWM delay was in the middle of an arc. Saga and Todd take breaks after an arc is done. Yep, I understand that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreezy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 #1 should be solid $20 comic by now. I wish. I'm still holding my stack of #1s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 #1 should be solid $20 comic by now. I wish. I'm still holding my stack of #1s. i believe many are, thats why it will be a while if it ever becomes a $20 book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Wonder how many are still holding stacks of saga 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeintheashes Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Wonder how many are still holding stacks of saga 1. After last winter/spring, not many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreezy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Wonder how many are still holding stacks of saga 1. After last winter/spring, not many. Yeah I agree. I see raws consistently selling for $100 on eBay. I wish I had a delorean, I would've preordered like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreezy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The pricing of EoW #1 is not performing as well is because of the forbidden planet and ghost variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhunter Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The pricing of EoW #1 is not performing as well is because of the forbidden planet and ghost variant. agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) I personally thought it would be so over ordered it would stunt the price...oh well. Edited March 3, 2014 by krighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Reasons have of course been discussed at length on each prediction as to why EoW isn't a HUGE money making book yet, but everyone has a valid point in some regard: Multiple #1 Variant covers... Decent size print runs… Story not as intriguing to a wide array of comic fans… Collectors buying in bulk without a large enough market wanting to buy… even some are turned off by Hickman's cover layouts. East of West is my #1 must read book right now.. so that's obviously not me. I don't think there's one blanket statement as to why it's not a $20 book for the regular cover… but all of these certainly factor into it. BUT.. as Captain Obvious would say… a comic is (only) worth what someone will pay for it. I personally witnessed someone at a small local show pay $15 for the regular #1 first print (NM+) just 3 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
