Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar 5

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Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar 5

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Previews will be coming out on Wednesday, February 24th. The deadline for sending in submissions to the Previews Spotlight is the crack of dawn on Saturday, March 5th.

Please post which comics you will be sending in submissions for here on this thread with the full title, issue number and publisher. That way we can reduce the number of duplicate submissions and maximize the number of different items that are covered. If someone has already posted that they will be covering something you are passionate about discussing, we are okay with more than one submission for the item but want that to be the exceptional case.

Remember: Anyone can send in a short audio clip talking about any book in the upcoming Previews (or slated for release around that same time). This includes creators, publishers and other people directly involved in the project. This is your chance to promote items, including ones you have worked on.

The email address to send the clips to is TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com.

The Previews Spotlight is released as a mono podcast, not stereo. If you record in stereo, I'll convert it to a mono record by dropping one of the tracks.

The Comic Book Page podcast is an all-ages podcast and is profanity free. I will have to edit out any profanity in the clips, including any unfortunately named comic book titles. If that section of the clip can't be easily removed I will have to replace the profanity with the DTMF tones for "profanity". In addition to this being my personal stand on profanity, it is also an iTunes policy: If your audio includes explicit language, we require you to set the explicit tag- regardless of why it is spoken (title of comic, name of street, etc.)

Please follow the naming convention of:
p###-[M###-]ItemName-YourName.mp3.

p###: the page number in Previews (ex: an item on page 80 would start with p080-)
Note that the "p" is lowercase. I use the name of the clip to sort the tracks in Audacity and it sorts all of lowercase letters before any of the uppercase letters. Obviously, I can fix this part of the filename if needed. If you don't know the page number, that is fine. Just use "p000-" instead and I'll look it up. Just use "p000-" for this part of the filename. If it is something not in Previews, use 888 for the page number and be sure to include a URL or whatever information might be needed to get the item for I can include that in the show notes if needed.
M###: If the item is in the Marvel Previews, use the first even page number in Previews for Marvel with the page number in the Marvel Previews. If the item is not in the Marvel Previews, skip the M###- part of the file naming convention.
ItemName: This is the name of the item. We need is enough to determine which item it is.The more complete this is, the better. Capitalize the first letter of each word and don't include spaces or punctuation. For example, "WolverineAndTheXMen1".
YourName: All we need here is enough to properly credit you in the show notes.

I've got some automation around the episode assembly process which uses the dashes to parse the filenames. Please do not include spaces in the filename. Not all of the tools I use to prepare the clips for the episode handle spaces or other odd things in filenames gracefully.

If you have a link you'd like me to include in the show notes, include both your name and the link it in the email to me and I'll add it to the system I use for doing the show notes.

The episode covers items in the order they are in Previews so listeners can follow along in Previews if they want to.

Useful Links
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Tips on how to record a clip can be found here.

Online solicitations can be found at Comic Book Resources for Dark Horse, DC, IDW, Image and Marvel. First Comics News is also a great source for the online solicitations.

Dark Horse: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=185711
DC: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187453
IDW: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187844/
Image: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187093
Marvel: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=185701

451 Media Group: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187441
AC Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=185242
Aftershock Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187333
American Gothic Press: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187400
Archie/Dark Circle: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=184589
Aspen: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187843
Avatar Comics: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/02/17/ ... citations/
Benitez Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187442
Bongo Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187721
BOOM!/Archaia: http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news ... citations/
Boundless Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=188176
Broadsword Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187735
Chapterhouse Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187342
ComixTribe: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187763
Darby Pop Publishing: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187799
Devil's Due/1First Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187760
Dynamite Entertainment: http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news ... citations/
Legendary Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187798
Magnetic Press: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187771
Mike Wolfer Entertainment: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187801
Oni Press: http://www.comiclist.com/index.php/news ... citations/
Valiant: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187316

Thanks to MrAloha (Jason from Hawaii) and Bralinator for posting the links to the solicitations!

If you see online solicitations for any of the publishers that aren't linked to here in the thread, please post the link.
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Re: Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar

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Dear Gang,

Here are the solicits for May:

Archie Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=184589
Afterlife With Archie Returns! With issue #9 (BETTY: RIP Pt. 4)
(I'm not going to do a clip for this issue. But I'll pick this up.)

Dark Horse: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=185711

Image Comic: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187093

Marvel Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=185701

My Picks are:

1) Aftershock: Genesis #1 from Aftershock

2) Aliens: Defiance #2 from Dark Horse
Brian Wood (W) and Tristan Jones (A)
Gabe, Thank you for recommending this series.

3) Leaving Megalopolis: Surviving Megalopolis #5 from Dark Horse
Gail Simone (W) and J. Calafiore (A)

4) DC Icons: Deathstroke (from TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT) Action Figure

5) Amazing Forest #5 by IDW
Ulises Farinas & Erick Fretias (Writers) and Jack Forbes, Taylor Smirl, Alison Wight, & Edwin Vazquez

6) ALL-NEW X-MEN #9 from Marvel
Dennis Hopeless (W) • Mark Bagley (A/C)
“APOCALYPSE WARS” CONTINUES! (It's only $4.99!)
I'll be recording this clip at Dragon's Lair Collectibles and Comic in Hawaii.

7) HOWARD THE DUCK #7 from Marvel
Chip Zdarsky (W) and "Special Guest Artist KEVIN MAGUIRE (!!!!)"

8) The Might Thor #7 from Marvel
Jason Aaron (W) and Rafa Garres (A)

9) The Punisher #1 from Marvel at $3.99
Becky Cloonan (W) and "Quintessential Punisher artist Steve Dillon."

10) ULTIMATES #7 from Marvel
Al Ewing (W) and Kenneth Rocafort (A/C)
I'll be recording this clip at Dragon's Lair in Hawaii.

This is my revised and final list of submissions for Previews Spotlight #101
Aloha!
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Re: Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar

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I'm considering the following:

Mai #1 by Gene Ha, Dark Horse
Dieter Lumpen by Jorge Zentner and Rubén Pellejero, IDW
Plutona tpb by Jeff Lemire, Image
Beasts of Burden: What the Cat Dragged In, a one-shot by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson, Dark Horse
Afterlife With Archie #9, finally returns
Master of Kung-Fu Omnibus Vol 2, Marvel
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Re: Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar

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Dear gang,

Here are the solicits for May.
They are:

451 Media Group: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187441

Aftershock Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187333

American Gothic Press: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187400

Archie Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=184589

Aspen Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187843

Benitez Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187442

Bongo Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187721

Broadsword Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187735

Chapterhouse Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187342

Comixtribe Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187763

Dark Horse Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=185711

Darby Pop Publishing: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187799

DC Comics: http://www.comicbookresources.com/artic ... icitations

OR click on the the First Comics News Link for DC Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187453

Devil's Due/1 First Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187760

Image Comic: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187093

Legendary Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187798

Magnetic Press: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187771

Marvel Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=185701

Mike Wolfer Entertainment: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187801

Valiant Comics: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=187316

To Bralinator, or anyone else, if you see any more May solicits, please feel free to post it on the forum. IDW hasn't release their solicits yet.

Aloha!
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Re: Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar

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I know that I will definitely have more picks later, but I want to put a claim on one today:

FUTURE QUEST #1

(If no one else picks it, I might do the Scooby one too, but I am super excited to see the Hanna Barbera action characters together.)
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Re: Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar

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Dear Drew,

I just wanted to give you a heads up.

I saw from Devil's Due/1 First Comics: Squarriors Volume 2: Summer #1 (of 4).
It's done by the same creative team, (W) Ash Maczko and (A/CA) Ashley Witter.

I know you gave the first mini series high praise. I going to try this mini series out.
(I'm making it clear: I'm not going to do a clip on for Squarrior Volume 2: Summer)

Thank you for the recommendation.
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MrAloha wrote: I saw from Devil's Due/1 First Comics: Squarriors Volume 2: Summer #1 (of 4).
It's done by the same creative team, (W) Ash Maczko and (A/CA) Ashley Witter.
Ashley Witter is an amazing artist, cant wait, thanks for the heads up,

I am gonna send a clip in on that
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Good stuff MrAloha ~ thanks!

I would only submit the following additional solicit links

Avatar Comics
BOOM! Studios
Dynamite Entertainment
IDW
Oni Press


Still waiting on a few other small press stuff....

Another great comic news list for early solicits is ComicList.com
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Joe3c wrote:I know that I will definitely have more picks later, but I want to put a claim on one today:

FUTURE QUEST #1

(If no one else picks it, I might do the Scooby one too, but I am super excited to see the Hanna Barbera action characters together.)

WOW! Doesn't Future Quest from DC Comics look great? Great pick Joe!
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bralinator wrote:
WOW! Doesn't Future Quest from DC Comics look great? Great pick Joe!
Thanks! Sometimes a book looks so made for your taste, that you almost can't believe that it exists.
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Well, here goes nothing! :)

Image:
VELVET #15

BOOM!:
LUMBERJANES DON'T AXE, DON'T TALE 2016 SPECIAL #1

DC:
BATMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC

Marvel:
TRUE BELIEVERS: STAR WARS CLASSIC #1
DOCTOR STRANGE OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
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Here at the Comic Book Page picks of the month:

DARK HORSE

BEASTS OF BURDEN: WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN
Evan Dorkin (W) and Jill Thompson (A/Cover)
On sale May 4
FC, 32 pages $3.50 / One-shot
This standalone adventure is a perfect entry point for readers new to the award-winning series. When curiosity gets the best of Burden Hill’s cats (and one reluctant raccoon), sleeping demons are awakened and black magic is unleashed on the town of Burden Hill.

DC

FUTURE QUEST #1
Written by JEFF PARKER
Art and cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
Blank variant cover
Coloring book cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
Jonny Quest variant cover by STEVE RUDE
Space Ghost variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
TK TK variant cover by TK TK
Herculoids cover variant by AARON LOPRESTI
On sale MAY 18 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with six covers. Please see the order form for details.
When the adventurous and inquisitive Jonny Quest and his adoptive brother Hadji make a startling discovery in the swamplands of Florida, they are pulled into an epic struggle between the Space Rangers and a dangerous villain who threatens the galaxy. Now it’s up to the combined forces of Team Quest, Inter-Nation Security, Space Ghost, and a host of Hanna-Barbera’s greatest action heroes to stop him and save their universe!
Don’t miss the start of this new, monthly series that features character designs by comics superstar Darwyn Cooke and kicks off with an extra-sized story and a wraparound cover!

SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP #16
Written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA
On sale MAY 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
Shazam and his crimefighting companions are missing! It’s up to Tawky Tawny to call in experienced monster-hunters Scooby and the gang…because the kidnappers are the Monster Society of Evil!

ASTRO CITY #35
Written by KURT BUSIEK
Art by RON RANDALL
Cover by ALEX ROSS
On sale MAY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
A spotlight on three generations of Jack-in-the-Box, as the second Jack-in-the-Box’s son must decide whether to follow in the family footsteps or take another path. Also featuring the Trouble Boys, Mister Drama, the Weirdies and more. And featuring guest artist Ron Randall (CONVERGENCE: CATWOMAN, Trekker).

IDW

BACK TO THE FUTURE: CITIZEN BROWN #1 (OF 5)
Bob Gale, Erik Burnham (w) • Alan Robinson (a & c)
Time-travelling into comics directly out of Telltale’s 2010 smash-hit episodic video game BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE GAME! When an empty time-traveling DeLorean suddenly shows up in 1986, Marty McFly quickly learns that his friend Doctor Emmett “Doc” Brown is stranded in 1931 and possibly in mortal danger. Now it’s up to Marty to return to the past to once again save Doc and the time-space continuum! But this time, will he be too late?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

MARVEL

CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #1
NICK SPENCER (W) • JESUS SAIZ (A/C)
Cover by JESUS SAIZ
VARIANT COVER BY STEVE EPTING
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
AGE OF APOCALYPSE VARIANT COVER BY Paul Renaud
HIP-HOP VARIANT COVER BY TBA
CAPTAIN AMERICA 75TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBA
He’s back! The original Sentinel of Liberty returns, with a new shield, a new team, and a new mission! And he’s not the only one who’s back! Like the saying goes– cut off one LIMB, two more will take its place! HAIL HYDRA!
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

THUNDERBOLTS #1
Jim Zub (W) • Jon Malin (A/C)
VARIANT COVER BY MARK BAGLEY
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
AGE OF APOCALYPSE VARIANT COVER BY TBA
HIP-HOP VARIANT COVER BY TONY PIPER
FROM THE ASHES OF AVENGERS: STANDOFF!
They’re a renegade team rampaging across the Marvel Universe under the direction of the Winter Soldier! But are the Thunderbolts heroes or villains—and do even they know for sure?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99


OTHER PUBLISHERS

BOOM! STUDIOS

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: PINK #1
(W) Brenden Fletcher, Kelly Thompson
(A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Elsa Charretier
What’s to Love: We’re so thrilled by the response to our Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series that we wanted to focus on some of the individual Rangers and let them shine in their own stories. First up is a series centered around Kimberly Hart, the Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger, and who better than Batgirl and Gotham Academy writer Brenden Fletcher and A-Force and Jem and the Holograms writer Kelly Thompson to bring it to us!
What It Is: Kimberly has retired from the Power Rangers to pursue life as a professional gymnast, but Zordon calls her back for one last mission to defend a mountainside where a long-resting, ancient, evil Zord lies dormant. To get back into the action—and, for the first time, lead her own team—Kimberly has to dust off the rust, plus create a practical, handmade outfit in the process!
32pgs, FC (1 of 6) $3.99

VALIANT

X-O MANOWAR ANNUAL 2016 #1
(W) Robert Venditti, Amy Chu, Jody Houser, Various
(A) Pere Perez, Cafu, Adam Gorham, Mike Mckone, Various
(CA) Phil Jimenez, Carmen Carnero, Brian Level, Jeff Dekal
Join the adventures of Valiant’s flagship hero here with 64-pages of armor-busting action on the frontlines of the Valiant Universe in X-O Manowar’s fi rst-ever annual!
2016 is primed and ready to be X-O Manowar’s most pivotal year yet! But before Aric of Dacia can confront the biggest threat Earth has ever faced, he must first reflect on the past…and the outcome of a bloodstained battle on the frontier of the Roman Empire that continues to be felt to this day! Then: X-O Manowar’s sworn enemy, Commander Trill, readies for the war that is to come… by undergoing a life-threatening trial-by-fire that will test every ounce of his intellect and fury. Plus: Col. Jamie Capshaw must singlehandedly defend G.A.T.E from a menace nobody expected… and the Armorines begin an all-new mission at the heart of X-O Manowar’s world!
64pgs, FC $5.99
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Re: Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar

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My picks this month are:

DAREDEVIL/PUNISHER #1 (OF 4) from Marvel
and
Archangel #1 from IDW
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drew wrote:
MrAloha wrote: I saw from Devil's Due/1 First Comics: Squarriors Volume 2: Summer #1 (of 4).
It's done by the same creative team, (W) Ash Maczko and (A/CA) Ashley Witter.
Ashley Witter is an amazing artist, cant wait, thanks for the heads up,

I am gonna send a clip in on that
and:
RENATO JONES: THE ONE% #1
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Re: Previews Spotlight #101 (Mar->May) Deadline: Sat AM, Mar

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I would like to submit for:

Scarlet #8 & 9
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Low #14
Sabrina #5
The Complete Peanuts 1999-2000

Thanks! -TODD
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