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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Marvel has announced X-Force #4 has sold out at the distributor level and will be going back to press with a new cover with art from interior artist Clayton Crain.

The company also announced X-Force: Legacy of Violence that collects the first three issues of the series in a trade, that features puppies on the cover.
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The second issue of Matt Fraction/Salvador Larroca’s Invincible Iron Man has sold out at the distributor level (meaning there may still be issues available from your LCS), prompting Marvel to go back for a second printing.

The new printing will feature a new version of the cover to Invincible Iron Man #1.

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Marvel Comics has announced the first issue of 1985 has sold out at the distributor level prompting the company to go back to press featuring interior art on the cover.

Anyone like this idea? I would much rather have original art on the cover (such as the art for the cover of 1985 #2 - after the jump, take it won’t you?) than something I’m going to see on the inside of the issue. Also, it seems the art being used on the cover seems to give away some of the joy found on the inside. Take for example the reprint cover image from Secret Invasion #2 that featured the massive Super Skrull invasion from the last page on the wrap around cover. I know it takes time to get new art created and to the printer in time to satisfy reader demand when a reprint is called for, but it makes the second printings less special in my opinion. Oh well, I guess that’s what you get for not purchasing the first printing when it came out.

In any case, following the jump, you can see the final page from 1985 #1, and the cover to 1985 #2.

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Marvel has announced the Secret Invasion tie-in Incredible Hercules #117 has sold out at the distributor level and is going back to press to meet demand. The second printing will feature a variant cover using interior art of Rafa Sandoval.

The second printing of Incredible Hercules #117 will arrive July 2, 2008, and will sell for $2.99.

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Zenescope Entertainment has announced the first two issues (#0 and #1) of its latest series, 1001 Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad, has sold out at Diamond Comic Distributors, prompting the company to go back to press later this month for issue #1.

Take the jump for the cover to issue #0 done by Al Rio.

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I’m still catching up from last week, so forgive all the announcements from Marvel hyping its multitude of sold out issues. The latest is Thor: Ages of Thunder that will be going back to press with a variant cover with interior art by Patrick Zircher on the cover.

“All of us here on Team: THOR - AGES OF THUNDER are pleased as punch to discover that America enjoys the sight of Ice Giants getting brained with giant hammers as much as we do,” said Fraction. “We look forward to carrying that momentum forward through this upcoming time of transition, where we will continue to deliver the big hammer brainings America demands under the new guise of Team: THOR - REIGN OF BLOOD. Thank you.”

Take the jump for the full variant cover

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