Image Comics has announced the Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura’s I Kill Giants has sold out at the distributor level.  The company says it is going back to print with a very limited edition second printing.

“Having my return to creator owned storytelling sell out so quickly  is a fantastic feeling and is deeply appreciated,” Kelly said. “I  KILL GIANTS is a very eclectic story, and it’s fantastic that it’s found an audience! Ken and I are very thankful to each and  every one of our readers.”

The second printing will be a 24-page black and white comic that will arrive in August and sell for $2.99.

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Marvel has announced the Astonishing X-Men #25, Ultimates 3 #4, and Ultimate Origins #2 have all sold out at the distributor level, prompting the company to go back to print with variant covers for each.

“It’s unbelievably wild that we’ve sold out of all four issues AND multiple printings of these stories,” said Loeb of Ultimates 3 #4.  “We’re having a blast with the Ultimate U’s mightiest heroes and this issue really sets up our last issue #5 of the “Who Killed The Scarlet Witch?” arc.  The ending will surprise you — and even better, it is the direct lead in Ultimatum #1 with killer artwork by David Finch and Danny Miki!  Hop on now before the Ultimate Universe is never the same again!”

Ultimate Origins #2 was just released last week, and with the intriguing “we are all connected” storyline, it’s no wonder it sold out so fast.

Take the jump for a look at the variant covers and release date information.

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Vertigo has annouced that both Young Liars #1 and House of Mystery #1 have sold out at the distributor level, prompting the company to go back to press.  But instead of two reprints, Vertigo is combinging both issues into a 48-page flip book featuring the complete issues.  Best of all, Vertigo is keeping the price point at $2.99.  Smart move Vertigo!

“We’re thrilled to see that two of our new monthly series are in such demand,” says Karen Berger, Senior VP – Executive Editor, Vertigo. “Now you can get the first issue of two Vertigo staples for the price of one: the gritty crime fiction of YOUNG LIARS and HOUSE OF MYSTERY’s modern horror.”

The two-for-one issue arrives August 6, 2008.

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Marvel has announced Captain Britain and the MI: 13 have sold out at the distributor level and will be sending the third issue back to press with a new variant cover using interior art once again.

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Marvel has announced Secret Invasion #2 is going back to press for a third printing featuring pencil work by Leinel Yu.

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Marvel has announced Invincible Iron Man #3 by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca is going back to press for a second printing featuring a different rendition of the Iron Man armor.

While the issue may be gone at the distributor level, you may still be able to find the first printing at your LCS.

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Press Release

July 7th, 2008, LOS ANGELES – Released on April 30th to critical acclaim, Hercules: The Thracian Wars #1 and Caliber: First Canon of Justice #1 has been a big hit with both retailers and fans. Despite efforts to satisfy the public with extra copies of Hercules and Caliber printed in case of a sellout, the demand for more continues to grow. Because of this, Radical Publishing is pleased to announce that a 2nd printing is on the way for both titles.

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Marvel has announced it will be going back to press with Secret Invasion: Who Do You Trust?  The new printing will also feature a new cover.  Hey! is that GORT!?

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The first installment of Grant Morrison’s Batman: R.I.P. series sold out, and now DC has announced the second installment found in Batman #677 has sold out as well.  The issue is going back to print with a recolored version of the Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea cover.

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If you missed out on the very cool battle between Invincible and Cecil, you missed out on a great landmark, oversized issue.  Image has announced the issue sold out at the distributor level and will be going back to print with a variant black and white cover.

“Fans sure do love it when the book hits the fan,” said Kirkman. “Issue fifty altered the series in a way we haven’t seen since Omni-Man’s true nature was revealed and people have really taken notice. I think a lot of people will be even more surprised by what’s next.”

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Guardians of the Galaxy #1 and #2 have sold out at the distributor level, and to meet demand, Marvel is collecting the two issues into a single issue.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Legacy Must-Have introduces Star-Lord and a new rag-tag team of sci-fi heroes determined to protect the cosmos and save the universe!  From the acclaimed team of writers, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, featuring a brand new incredibly stunning cover from fan-favorite interior artist, Paul Pelletier – the  Guardians of the Galaxy are unleashed in an out of this world book that has become one of 2008’s most popular new series!

The issue arrives July 30, 2008 for $3.99.

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Issue #4 of Hulk featuring Red Hulk bitch-slapping the Watcher sold out at the distributor level, probably because of the aforementioned bitch-slapping, prompting Marvel to go back to press with that very same image as the new variant cover.

“Whahooo!” said writer Jeph Loeb. “Ed and I and Jason and Rich are thrilled that the newest Hulk in the marvel universe has made red turn to green for our retailer friends!  And just in case anybody thinks we’re slowing down, next up is the Red Hulk vs. THOR in Hulk 5 and then in Issue 6 it’s GREEN VS. RED — The Rematch of the Century!  And we can promise you, there’s more and more surprises galore!”

The Hulk #4 reprint arrives July 30, 2008 for $2.99.

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I think Marvel has done a pretty good job with its Director’s Cut reprints.  I read through the Kick-Ass Director’s Cut and was pleased with all the bonus content - which I’m sure will appear in the collected trade.  Those who want a better behind the scenes look at what goes into a comic might want to check out the Avengers/Invaders #1 Director’s Cut coming from Marvel in July.

The first printing sold out at Diamond Comic Distributors - a statement that seems to have caused many a website to launch into a overprint policy argument - but as always, you might be able to find a copy at your LCS (local comic shop).

I like the new cover by Alex Ross, very Marvels #1.

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The Secret Invasion tie-in issue of Incredible Hercules has sold out at the distributor level - although I’m sure you can find copies at your LCS, prompting Marvel to go back to press with a variant cover featuring, you guessed it, interior artwork by Rafa Sandoval.

The second printing arrives July 23, 2008.  Take the jump for that cover, and the cover image for Incredible Hercules #119.

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You have Skrull questions, Marvel has Skrull answers…

Secret Invasion #1 Director’s Cut (a brand new printing) is being expanded to 80 pages, will include all the variant covers, the prologue story, the script to the issue, a Leinil Yu sketchbook, and all those fantastic Who Do You Trust? images done by Greg Horn that I ran on the site

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