This Isn’t A Library: New And Notable Releases To The Comics Direct Market



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Here are the books that make an impression on me staring at this week's largely 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 works listed here. I might not buy any. But were I in a comic book shop tomorrow I would more than likely pick up the following and look them over, after which it's on.

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DEC080161 ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN FOR TOMORROW HC $75.00
I always make a point to go look up the first time a prestige line publishes something where I have no idea what it is. The is the Brian Azzarello/Jim Lee Superman thing that was an unofficial follow-up to the Hush storyline over in the Batman books. All the exclamation points in the description make it fun to read out loud.

OCT080095 FINAL CRISIS LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4 (OF 5) $3.99
I can't wait to see how Final Crisis turns out.

MAR098081 MUPPET SHOW #2 (OF 4) $2.99
This is the Roger Langridge muppet book and might be a hit so cross your fingers. Although I am reminded of that nursery rhyme that comes up when publishers keep claiming stuff gets sold out: "Sell out once, shame on the DM; sell out twice, marketing BM."

JAN090249 MAD MAGAZINE #500 $5.99
All hail the fifth 100th issue of the greatest comics series of them all. Look for one at your grocery store this week, if not your comics shop.

MAR094222 COLLECTED DOUG WRIGHT CANADAS MASTER CARTOONIST HC VOL 01 $39.99
Gorgeous book, gorgeous cartooning. Look at this PDF. To die for. Prestige purchase of the week, by a wide margin.

JAN094086 RASL #4 (MR) $3.50
As many books as I list up here as being in the Direct Market, and as much as I truly use comic shops to look at stuff they have that I'm not sure they want, this is the kind of book that makes the difference between a good trip and a great one. I really like Smith's book, have no idea where it's going, and am willing for him to take me wherever he wants.

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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 so your shop may not carry a specific publication. There are a lot of comics out there.

To find your local comic book store, check this list; and for one I can personally recommend because I've shopped there, albeit a while back, 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. Ordering through a direct market shop can be a frustrating experience, so if you have a direct line to something -- you know another shop has it, you know a bookstore has it -- I'd urge you to consider all of your options.

If I didn't list your comic, that's because now it's personal.

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