One of the new realities of comics is that some traditionally ragged alterative comics publishers have become more disciplined after signing book distribution deals with companies that have very specific catalog needs. This should in the long run benefit these publishers by allowing them to build market anticipation wherever their books have penetrated into retailer consciousness, both in bookstores and in comic shops. As a sign of this new world of advance planning and the slow build, Fantagraphics will announce much of its 2006 release schedule this month on their blog.