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



Here are the books that make an impression on me staring at this week's 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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MAY110284 DARK RAIN A NEW ORLEANS STORY SC (MR) $19.99
I greatly enjoy Simon Gane's artwork; here's a preview of the book, which I think is a crime book set in New Orleans in and around Hurricane Katrina, from back when the hardcover was coming out.

MAY110784 FORMING HC $29.95
This is a beautiful-looking book from nobrow (via AdHouse) featuring Jesse Moynihan's on-line strip. I'm looking forward to diving in when it surface on the top of the pile, and it was tempting to have it jump its place in line. If you're in a shop today that has it, definitely look it over.

FEB110377 ARCHIES MAD HOUSE HC VOL 01 (NOTE PRICE) $34.99
I lack the focused familiarity with the Archie books for me to know how the "Mad House" or more out there material compares to the more traditional stuff of which I'm aware, but I'd sure like to look at it and see.

APR110515 MORNING GLORIES #11 (MR) $2.99
I think this Image series does very well, and like other series hits from Image it's fun to see how strongly the authors play one or two notes to really drive home the compulsive, serial nature of such works.

JUN110605 FEAR ITSELF FELLOWSHIP OF FEAR FEAR $3.99
This listing reminded me of the Monty Python spam sketch.

JUN110667 SUPER HEROES #17 $2.99
Is there really a comic book called "Super Heroes"?

JUN111245 BLANKETS HC $39.95
This is the re-release that coincides with the forthcoming release of Craig Thompson's Habibi; at the very least it gives the author multiple books in which to write his name during signings.

JAN111386 TEZUKAS BLACK JACK TP VOL 15 (RES) $16.95
That's a lot of Black Jack, and I assume we're getting close to the end of that material. I'm not the biggest fan, but millions of readers have certainly loved that series.

JUN111138 BAD ISLAND GN $10.99
JUN111137 BAD ISLAND HC $24.99
This is more Doug TenNapel, who is one prolific creator right now. Because of the availability in two formats, this has to be from Scholastic.

FEB110732 SECRET HISTORY BOOK 16 (MR) $5.95
I should be able to make a clever comparison to League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen here, but nothing's popping into my head. Sorry. I do enjoy this straight-ahead, slightly gonzo, slightly paranoid time-spanning adventure comic whenever it crosses my desk and I'm sure I'll enjoy the latest chapter, too.

APR111003 NIPPER TP VOL 02 1965-1966 $16.95
Another little volume of primetime Doug Wright, whose art is stunning to behold.

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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 failed to list your comic, that's on me. I apologize.

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