Jackhartmann Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My LCS sold out. He has to call in some favors from a California store in Concord. I'm glad that we have caught this book from ground zero. Same for the Betty Variant. Plenty of regular issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.D. Kennedy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 So - question. I picked up one of the NYCC variants at the con today, or at least I thought it was. Same cover as the one with Pop's in the window, but instead it says, "help wanted, zombies inquire within." Were their different versions of the NYCC variant that said different things on the windows? Or what is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityComics Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I hit up my nearest brick and mortar and they had regular and 1 variant.. I didn't research enough, so I've missed the betty cover. I need a waaaaah-mbulance. Stat. Off topic but love your batman covers in your sig man.. My local comic shop had 5 copies of the Detective cover I sold all but one at $25 a piece. I kind of wish I saved a few more actually.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonzilla Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Got a store variant from my LCS, the owner said there's only 200 copies. Got the last 5 Betty covers he had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysComics Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The minimum qty to qualify for a shop variant was 200. You could however chose to order more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Bohn Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yes, the Pop's version was the one they had for sale, the help wanted one was supposedly for people dressed as zombified versions of Archie characters. The first 50 people to show up at the booth each day of the convention dressed as Archie zombies will receive a special, super-limited, exclusive Afterlife with Archie variant (pictured right). http://afterlifewitharchie.com/2013/09/19/dress-as-an-archie-zombie-at-nycc-for-a-chance-to-win-prizes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.D. Kennedy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yes, the Pop's version was the one they had for sale, the help wanted one was supposedly for people dressed as zombified versions of Archie characters. The first 50 people to show up at the booth each day of the convention dressed as Archie zombies will receive a special, super-limited, exclusive Afterlife with Archie variant (pictured right). http://afterlifewitharchie.com/2013/09/19/dress-as-an-archie-zombie-at-nycc-for-a-chance-to-win-prizes/ Thanks. Was having trouble finding anything on that. Guess they had less than 50 people show in zombie drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yes, the Pop's version was the one they had for sale, the help wanted one was supposedly for people dressed as zombified versions of Archie characters. The first 50 people to show up at the booth each day of the convention dressed as Archie zombies will receive a special, super-limited, exclusive Afterlife with Archie variant (pictured right). http://afterlifewitharchie.com/2013/09/19/dress-as-an-archie-zombie-at-nycc-for-a-chance-to-win-prizes/ Thanks. Was having trouble finding anything on that. Guess they had less than 50 people show in zombie drag. There was just one on Ebay and snagged it. There were very few of the NYCC Pop's version as well. Could be a huge sleeper if this series takes off, and based on the first issue it's promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Hood Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 I'm curious to learn the various print runs for this issue along with the 3 variant covers. The retailer variants are interesting too. I reread the story again this weekend as I was shocked how much I enjoyed a modern book. I have to admit. I did pick up multiple copies in hopes that this book went under the radar and wasn't printed too heavily, especially since it was only direct market. Heck, I think we all wish to find the next piece of "The Walking Dead" pie. Now that I've punched my "speculation" ticket I'm sure this will crash faster then the Wright brother's first flight attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.C Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Anyone think the LIfe with Archie #23 Francavilla Variant Cover would be worth getting slabbed? Only one on ebay right now www.ebay.com/itm/LIFE-WITH-ARCHIE-23-FRANCAVILLA-VARIANT-1ST-AFTERLIFE-COVER-ONLY-1-ON-EBAY-NM-/161127492857?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2583f26cf9 and comics america up the price from 3.99 to 19.99 and now 29.99 www.comicsamerica.com/life-with-archie-23-francavilla-cvr/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackhartmann Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I would get the Betty variant slabbed, but I like the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion HQ Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm curious to learn the various print runs for this issue along with the 3 variant covers. The retailer variants are interesting too. I reread the story again this weekend as I was shocked how much I enjoyed a modern book. I have to admit. I did pick up multiple copies in hopes that this book went under the radar and wasn't printed too heavily, especially since it was only direct market. Heck, I think we all wish to find the next piece of "The Walking Dead" pie. Now that I've punched my "speculation" ticket I'm sure this will crash faster then the Wright brother's first flight attempt. Well, we can do some rough math. There was something like 50 different stores that participated in the variant program at 200 - 400 copies each. (Larry or someone can verify that the maximum allotment was 400 per store?) If you figure the average amount of copies per store was 300, then the Store Variant alone comes out to around 15,000 copies. Pre-ordered Archie issues tend to be, what, 7500 or so copies at most, and that would usually include the non-Direct market, which was not the case here as this is a Direct Market-only series. So, adding all that up, all the various covers, I would estimate the total print run for Issue 1 is somewhere between 20,000 - 22,000? Does that sound about right for you store owners out there? Larry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asr0462 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 This book seems like it has legs. Hopefully picking up all four of these covers will pay off in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjesper Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hey everyone, Hit and run post... In Dallas on work related stuff after NYCC... Talked to the Archie staff and whatever was at NYCC was all that was left of stock for the book. One staffer told me that Diamond was sold out. The NYCC variant was sold out by Friday as I wanted to pick up more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Apparently only 50 of the Zombies Wanted NYCC variant exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm curious to learn the various print runs for this issue along with the 3 variant covers. The retailer variants are interesting too. I reread the story again this weekend as I was shocked how much I enjoyed a modern book. I have to admit. I did pick up multiple copies in hopes that this book went under the radar and wasn't printed too heavily, especially since it was only direct market. Heck, I think we all wish to find the next piece of "The Walking Dead" pie. Now that I've punched my "speculation" ticket I'm sure this will crash faster then the Wright brother's first flight attempt. Well, we can do some rough math. There was something like 50 different stores that participated in the variant program at 200 - 400 copies each. (Larry or someone can verify that the maximum allotment was 400 per store?) If you figure the average amount of copies per store was 300, then the Store Variant alone comes out to around 15,000 copies. Pre-ordered Archie issues tend to be, what, 7500 or so copies at most, and that would usually include the non-Direct market, which was not the case here as this is a Direct Market-only series. So, adding all that up, all the various covers, I would estimate the total print run for Issue 1 is somewhere between 20,000 - 22,000? Does that sound about right for you store owners out there? Larry? I wouldn't be surprised if Hot Dog ended up being the short print of the four main covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Apparently only 50 of the Zombies Wanted NYCC variant exist. 200 per this http://afterlifewitharchie.com/2013/09/19/dress-as-an-archie-zombie-at-nycc-for-a-chance-to-win-prizes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Apparently only 50 of the Zombies Wanted NYCC variant exist. 200 per this http://afterlifewitharchie.com/2013/09/19/dress-as-an-archie-zombie-at-nycc-for-a-chance-to-win-prizes/ Oh ok... got it The first 50 people to show up at the booth each day of the convention dressed as Archie zombies will receive a special, super-limited, exclusive Afterlife with Archie variant (pictured right). So 50 each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Apparently only 50 of the Zombies Wanted NYCC variant exist. 200 per this http://afterlifewitharchie.com/2013/09/19/dress-as-an-archie-zombie-at-nycc-for-a-chance-to-win-prizes/ Oh ok... got it The first 50 people to show up at the booth each day of the convention dressed as Archie zombies will receive a special, super-limited, exclusive Afterlife with Archie variant (pictured right). So 50 each day. Yeah, that is how I read it. Still super limited and probably a good one to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emezy360 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Orderd mine today and I doubt 200 people dressed as Archie zombies for the variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
