Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Where were you when the first issue of East of West came out!?

 Okay, I'm going to do my roll call of some of the great stash of new comics out today on New Comics Wednesday, but first I want to put on my hyperbole hat and tell everyone how AWESOME the first issue of East of West is!:

I've been a fan of writer, Jonathan Hickman since he first came on the scene as he's a great thinking outside of the box writer with some BIG ideas. Most comic book readers probably know him from his Fantastic Four, FF, SHIELD, Avengers Now, and New Avengers, but he also does a great Image monthly called The Manhattan Projects, that shows that the creation of the atomic bomb was just a cover for what the great minds working on that project were really cooking up.

Here's the sound bite description of East of West: a Sci- Fi western featuring the four horsemen of the apocalypse, who are looking to kill the President (a future President). I was excited about this title when I first heard about it and my expectations for this title were met on every page, I was getting the same thrill I got when I read the first issue of Preacher by Garth Ennis and the better Grant Morrison comics that weren't just weird for weird's sake (not that there's anything really wrong with that kind of story, I just want something else with my weird). 

East of West wouldn't be half as great as it is without the fantastic art of Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin's colors, which makes Dragotta's art look better than it ever has  (Dragotta has worked with Hickman on Fantastic Four and FF previously).

I ordered what I think / thought will be a good supply of the first issue of East of West #1, and talked it up when I first had it on club sheet three months ago (in bold type, with the creative team next to the title listing, which means this is a title I think has a great chance to take off). As often happens when I put out the quarterly new club sheet reserve sheet for Alternate Reality Comics, not that many people sign up for new titles, even ones by creators they've liked on other titles. I do understand that there's a sea of titles to choose from and a lot of people want to pick up the first issue before committing to the series, but when I have less than a third of the amount of people signed up for a new title than the amount I've ordered, well when a title like East of West comes along with the buzz it's going to get, those shelf copies are going to be gobbled up pretty rapidly. Anyway, I should have enough to last for at least a week (people have been signing up for this title after my order was placed so the copies I (and other stores) have could go faster than that. But there will be second, third, and collection printings if people don't get on board right away. Sorry this section of my hyperbole blog entry went on long, I just wanted to give people a look at what goes on behind the scenes with new titles that are selling out.

And now back to the New Comics Wednesday title tease (and this week is one of those week's where you just want to mainline all of the titles at once because there's so many great ones!): The third fab issue of Young Avengers (probably my early favorite of the new Marvel Now titles), the 
 second first issue of Guardians of the Galaxy, the third Age of Ultron, Batman Incorporated (the follow up to last month's sad issue), Aquaman, Flash, FF, Fantastic Four, Superior Spider-Man, Uncanny Avengers, Fatale, Unwritten, The Massive, Luthor Stode, Morbius, and Powers! 

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

I know this website presents quality depending posts and additional material,
is there any other site which provides these kinds of information in quality?



Here is my web site: quality golden retrievers puppy details

Anonymous said...

Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much about this, like you wrote
the book in it or something. I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message home a bit, but other
than that, this is fantastic blog. A fantastic read.
I'll definitely be back.

My web page: binoa Review

Anonymous said...

Hey there! Do you use Twitter? I'd like to follow you if that would be okay. I'm absolutely enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates.


my website - impressive black lab mixed with golden retriever information

Anonymous said...

Amazing! Its in fact remarkable article, I have got much clear idea about from this article.


My page Extra Resources

Anonymous said...

Just want to say your article is as astounding.
The clearness to your submit is just great and that i could assume you are an
expert in this subject. Well along with your permission allow me
to take hold of your RSS feed to stay up to date with impending post.

Thank you one million and please carry on the gratifying work.



Here is my blog post :: impressive golden retrievers breeding information

Anonymous said...

Hello there! Quick question that's completely off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My weblog looks weird when browsing from my iphone. I'm trying to find a template
or plugin that might be able to correct this problem.
If you have any suggestions, please share. Cheers!


My site - impressive black lab golden retriever tips

Anonymous said...

I'd like to thank you for the efforts you have put in penning this blog. I'm hoping to view the same high-grade blog posts by you later on as well.

In fact, your creative writing abilities has motivated me to get my
own site now ;)

Feel free to visit my blog post; Recommended Reading

Anonymous said...

What i don't understood is in truth how you are now not really a lot more neatly-liked than you may be right now. You're very intelligent.

You know thus considerably in relation to this topic,
produced me individually believe it from so many various angles.
Its like women and men are not interested until it is one thing to do with Lady
gaga! Your personal stuffs excellent. At all times maintain it up!


Look at my weblog - check my reference

Anonymous said...

Wow that was odd. I just wrote an very long comment
but after I clicked submit my comment didn't appear. Grrrr... well I'm not writing all that over
again. Anyways, just wanted to say wonderful blog!


My website - Article Source

Anonymous said...

Hi, I do think this is a great site. I stumbledupon it ;) I'm going to revisit yet again since i have book marked it. Money and freedom is the greatest way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide others.

Feel free to visit my webpage golden Retriever Labrador mix

Anonymous said...

Ahaa, its pleasant dialogue concerning this article
here at this website, I have read all that,
so at this time me also commenting at this place.

my page Full Article

Anonymous said...

Excellent way of describing, and nice post to take information regarding my presentation topic, which i am going to
deliver in university.

my web site; outstanding miniature goldendoodle breeders information