This Isn’t A Library: New and Notable Releases to the Comics Direct Market



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Here are those books that jump out at me from this week's probably mostly accurate list of books shipping from Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. to comic book and hobby shops across North America.

I might not buy all of the following -- I might not buy any -- but were I in a comic book shop I would likely pick up the following and look them over, potentially resulting in mean words and hurt feelings when my retailer objected.

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SEP070032 APOCALYPSE NERD #6 (OF 6) $2.99
Another Peter Bagge comic book series ends. You know, he's done a ton of work since Hate.

JUL073277 MOUSE GUARD WINTER 1152 #2 (OF 6) $3.50
I'm glad this is serialized rather than simply coming out in trade form; I think there are a lot of younger readers who would enjoy this comic who might better be able to get on board if they're only asking $4 instead of $29.95.

AUG072311 IMMORTAL IRON FIST VOL 1 TP $14.99
The best modern superhero trade out this week, from the Ole and Arn Anderson of new superhero comic writers, Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction. They basically slam an eternal warrior/legacy hero template on top of one of the goofier 1970s kung fu heroes, and make it entertaining.

MAY070028 PERRY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP TRIAL OF COLONEL SWEETO HC $14.95
The much-awaited print debut for on-line comics oddball king, an effective mix of cruel humor and surprise twists that's distinguished by a really effective and fevered art style.

JUL070270 GON VOL 2 $5.99
Remember when everyone was flipping out over the awesomeness of Gon? Is it just quieter flipping out now?

AUG072286 MMW ATLAS ERA STRANGE TALES VOL 1 NEW ED HC $54.99
AUG072284 MMW FANTASTIC FOUR VOL 6 NEW ED HC $54.99
I'm not a huge fan of this expensive hardcover reprint series, but I like both selections of comics. The Fantastic Fours being reprinted are among the best comics ever.

APR073332 BIFF BAM POW #1 (RES) $2.95
Holy crud, it's a new Evan Dorkin/Sarah Dyer comic book, and an old-fashioned humor comic to boot. I sort of miss the days when we'd see a lot more one-offs from higher profile creators in comic book form.

AUG073640 BLAB VOL 18 $22.95
Alway, always, always worth your consideration.

AUG073907 COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS TP $24.95
I had no idea they were doing a trade collecting the two Persepolis volumes, but with the movie coming out it makes total sense. My mom loved this book, and yours will, too.

SEP073672 DEOGRATIAS TALE OF RWANDA GN NEW PTG $17.95
This heartbreaking look at the dehumanizing effect of war was under-appreciated but I guess not under-sold.

SEP073862 DUNGEON VOL 1 TP NEW PTG $14.95
SEP073863 GLACIAL PERIOD GN (O/A) (MR) $14.95
Two great book from NBM's recent releases, a broad and satisfying comedy and a offbeat, witty futuristic fantasy.

AUG073600 MOOMIN COMPLETE TOVE JANNSON COMIC STRIP VOL 2 HC $19.95
Hello, I am an awesome book that for some reason is flying below the comics chat radar, mostly because comics is totally ridiculously great right now. How are you? Please buy me.

AUG073918 MAGGOTS GN (MR) $21.95
AUG07391 NEW ENGINEERING GN $19.95
AUG073920 POWR MASTRS GN VOL 1 (MR) $18.00
AUG073921 STOREYVILLE GN $24.95
PictureBox, Inc. launches a nearly $90 attack on the wallets of well-meaning alt-comics fans everywhere with four book of the year candidates. If comics shops stocked these kinds of trades the way they stock superhero comics, every retailer in the US would be having a heart attack for all this stuff coming out the same week. The new edition of Storeyville is worth it even if you have the newsprint version; the add-ins, like a Chris Ware introduction, are high quality.

JUL073895 TEZUKAS MW GN (MR) $24.95
Yet another must-have book from the rich August of the great cartoonist's life, in what is turning out to be a ridiculous week.

AUG073645 ZIPPY 2007 WALK A MILE IN MY MUU MUU $18.95
I am so thankful for these collections. Hopefully it's not lost on a week like this one.

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The full list of this week's releases, including some titles with multiple cover variations and a long, impressive list of toys and other stuff that isn't comics, can be found here. Despite this official list there's no guarantee a comic will show up in the stores as promised, or in all of the stores as opposed to just a few. Also, stores choose what they carry and don't carry.

To find your local comic book store, check this list; and for one I can personally recommend because I've shopped there, try this.

The above titles are listed with their Diamond order code in the first field, which may assist you in finding comics at your shop or having them order something for you they don't have in-stock.

If I didn't list your new comic, you're welcome to assume the worst of me, but it's likely I just missed it. I am not a good person.
 
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