This Isn’t A Library: New, Notable Releases Into Comics’ Direct Market



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Here are the books that make an impression on me staring at the last several weeks' no-doubt 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. You never know. I'd sure look at the following, though.

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SEP161847 ARIOL SC VOL 09 TEETH OF THE RABBIT $12.99
I love Ariol more than vanilla milkshakes and playing kickball combined, so I'm always happy to see another book. There's something about the measured tone and fealty to little-kid experience without stepping away from reality that gets me every time. I'm always delighted when there's a new one.

SEP161231 MAGIC WHISTLE VOL 3 #3 (MR) $9.99
OCT160061 USAGI YOJIMBO #160 $3.99
OCT160486 SUPER F*CKERS FOREVER #5 (OF 5) (MR) $4.99
OCT160916 BLACK PANTHER WORLD OF WAKANDA #2 $3.99
OCT160919 DOCTOR STRANGE #15 $3.99
Not a ton in the comic book format comics world. Top of the heap -- and at that price point it might be stretching the point to include it on this specific sub-list -- is the latest issue of the "Henderson and Friends" version of Magic Whistel. Surely there is something inside that would make you laugh. Stan Sakai classes up any joint into which he steps and I'm always happy to buy copies of Usagi the comic book right off the stands. James Kochalka steps in with the fifth issue of his latest Super Fuckers series. I like elements of that quite a lot, although I'm not sure it's ever come together for me as a whole. We end with two of the five Marvel Comics that I buy.

SEP161865 TRISH TRASH ROLLERGIRL OF MARS HC VOL 01 $14.99
This is a comic I thought had come out a long time ago although recent ad sighting makes me think that's not true. Either way, I'm interested in everything Jessica Abel does and will eventually have this to read.

OCT160056 DARK HORSE PRESENTS #29 $4.99
Not a reader, but 29 issues with this latest run, holy crud that's impressive.

OCT162011 COMPLETE CHI SWEET HOME TP $24.95
Won't pretend to know which iteration of the material this is, but I want all of one run of it and my home so I'll always check out how they're putting it together. I might also have this mixed up with the similarly appealing Yotsuba&! in terms of their being multiple formats and the, with Chi it could be just this one.

NOV162091 CHRIS WARE CONVERSATIONS SC $40.00
Chris Ware has a reputation of being private and inarticulate, but he's actually a great talker, just very careful in terms of committing to interview. The selection here will make the difference.

JAN160177 ESSENTIAL KURTZMAN HC VOL 02 TRUMP COMPLETE $29.99
It is always a joy to see stuff that Harvey Kurtzman brought to live. This one seems to have a slightly more troubled pedigree than most.

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The full list of the last few weeks' 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 failed to list your comic, that's because I hate you.

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